DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Deerfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Deerfield school district, located in South Deerfield, MA with about 401 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Deerfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 21 Pleasant Street in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for early education within the Frontier Regional and Union 38 School District. The school provides a supportive academic environment for students in the local community, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, the school strives to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of each learner.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of South Deerfield, emphasizing community values and inclusive learning. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Deerfield Elementary encourages intellectual curiosity and civic responsibility. As part of the Union 38 district, the school benefits from a coordinated regional approach to education, ensuring that students have access to dedicated resources and a consistent educational philosophy that helps them transition smoothly through their primary school years.

For more information, contact Deerfield Elementary at (413) 665-1131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.