Deerfield Elementary

Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

www.ocfsd.org

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary is a public school located in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, serving as part of the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. Situated in a residential area of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is well-integrated into the local district, which is recognized for its commitment to student-centered programming and strong community engagement. Deerfield Elementary utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often supplemented by extracurricular opportunities, collaborative teacher teams, and a focus on social-emotional learning. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, district policies, and academic calendars through the official Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District website.

372

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	53
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	16

White
282 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
53 (14.2 %)
Asian
16 (4.3 %)
Two or More
16 (4.3 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
Phone:	(414)768-6220
Website:	http://www.ocfsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 60