Very Good
#789 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 37% in state
Deerfield Elementary
Elementary School · Deerfield Community School District · Deerfield, WI
A Deerfield Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
340 W Quarry St, Deerfield, WI 53531
- Math 64% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deerfield Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deerfield Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low86/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,156
Median home value
$334,400
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53531; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Deerfield Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deerfield Elementary is listed in Deerfield Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deerfield Elementary
Deerfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Deerfield, WI, part of Deerfield Community School District, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deerfield Elementary
What grades does Deerfield Elementary serve?
Deerfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deerfield Elementary rank in WI?
Deerfield Elementary ranks #789 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Deerfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deerfield Elementary 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deerfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Deerfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deerfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Deerfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerfield Elementary?
20.6% of students at Deerfield Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (608) 764-5442
- Area population (ZIP 53531)
- 4,369
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53531; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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