Very Good
#468 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 36% in state
Deerfield Elem
Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawrence, KS
A Lawrence elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Lawrence Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66049
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deerfield Elem score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deerfield Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,755
Median home value
$362,600
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Virtual SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Sunset Hill ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Hillcrest ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deerfield Elem is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deerfield Elem
Deerfield Elem is a public elementary school in Lawrence, KS, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deerfield Elem
What grades does Deerfield Elem serve?
Deerfield Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Deerfield Elem?
Deerfield Elem has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elem is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deerfield Elem rank in KS?
Deerfield Elem ranks #468 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Deerfield Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Deerfield Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deerfield Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Elem has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deerfield Elem a charter school?
No, Deerfield Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deerfield Elem a Title I school?
No, Deerfield Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerfield Elem?
31.1% of students at Deerfield Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (785) 832-5660
- Area population (ZIP 66049)
- 31,351
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66049; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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