DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Deerfield Elem is a public elementary school that is part of the Lawrence school district, located in Lawrence, KS with about 480 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Deerfield Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Deerfield Elementary School, located at 101 Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence, Kansas, is a public school operating under the Lawrence Public Schools (USD 497) district. Situated in a residential area of West Lawrence, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the USD 497 district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while leveraging district-wide resources to support diverse learning needs and student engagement.
The school is known for fostering a collaborative community environment that prioritizes partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Like other schools in the district, Deerfield incorporates technology into its classrooms and emphasizes the "Lawrence Learner" outcomes, which aim to prepare students to be critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible citizens. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services, Deerfield Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a supportive and nurturing educational setting.
For more information, contact Deerfield Elem at (785) 832-5660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawrence, KS 66049-1846
(785) 832-5660
http://www.usd497.org
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Lawrence, KS with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lawrence
- Total Students:
- 480
- Teachers:
- 29.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 480 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.7%
- Two or more races
- 12.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.