Deerfield Elem

www.usd216.org

135 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary, located at 803 Beech Street in Deerfield, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the USD 216 school district. As a small-town school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and focused learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth and community engagement. The school functions as a key part of the local district, aiming to prepare its young learners for future success by fostering a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and parents.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 216, which is committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of every child. By maintaining a small-community atmosphere, Deerfield Elementary is able to offer more personalized attention, helping to ensure that each student’s individual needs are met. For more detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, staff directory, or upcoming events, community members and families are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.usd216.org.

135

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	27
Black	8
Asian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
98 (72.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (20.0 %)
Black
8 (5.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deerfield
Phone:	(620)426-8301
Website:	http://www.usd216.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 16