Is Deerfield Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Deerfield Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 72 nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Deerfield Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?

Students at Deerfield Elementary School are 51% Asian, 35% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Deerfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Novi Meadows School Middle : Novi Middle School High : Novi High School

Deerfield Elementary School

Summary:

Deerfield Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade in Novi, Michigan, which is part of the Novi Community School District. With a diverse student population, Deerfield consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic achievement and strong support for English Language Learners.

Deerfield Elementary School's academic performance is truly impressive, with 71% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 70.9% and the Michigan state average of 43.3%. In Math, an impressive 86.6% of 4th-graders were proficient or better, significantly outperforming both the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with nearly 49% of students identifying as Asian, is a key factor in its success, as this subgroup has consistently ranked among the top-performing in the state.

While Deerfield Elementary School faces some challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate, it stands out as a top-performing institution in the region. When compared to nearby schools like Moraine Elementary School in the Northville Public Schools district and Novi Woods Elementary School in the Novi Community School District, Deerfield's exceptional academic achievements and support for diverse learners make it a standout choice for families in the Novi community.

Detail:

Public K-4

26500 Wixom Rd
Novi, MI 48374-1508

(248) 449-1700

District: Novi Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,466

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Novi Meadows School
	Novi Middle School
High:	Novi High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 468

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.5%

White:

34.8%

African American:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deerfield Elementary School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Novi Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (51.5%), White (34.8%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 18.5. 3 elementary schools in the Novi Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Deerfield Elementary School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerfield Elementary School is $14,466. 3 elementary schools in the Novi Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deerfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield Elementary School 72^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Deerfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Novi Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Novi Community School District 19^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	88.71	21^st	1545	98.6%
2007	91.11	4^th	1565	99.7%
2008	88.68	16^th	1577	99.0%
2009	88.08	22^nd	1589	98.6%
2010	83.03	57^th	1552	96.3%
2011	85.57	33^rd	1552	97.9%
2012	92.80	43^rd	1566	97.3%
2013	94.44	30^th	1563	98.1%
2014	93.18	45^th	1533	97.1%
2015	94.78	42^nd	1580	97.3%
2016	94.40	45^th	1548	97.1%
2017	81.37	198^th	1466	86.5%
2018	92.64	68^th	1448	95.3%
2019	94.90	37^th	1408	97.4%
2021	96.46	18^th	1153	98.4%
2022	89.97	103^rd	1344	92.3%
2023	91.93	83^rd	1470	94.4%
2024	92.51	72^nd	1486	95.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	94.64	9^th	270	96.7%
2019	95.75	3^rd	117	97.4%
2023	86.54	17^th	180	90.6%
2024	84.62	22^nd	184	88.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	92.03	59^th	1443	95.9%
2019	95.93	15^th	1171	98.7%
2021	96.57	10^th	902	98.9%
2022	92.63	37^th	1106	96.7%
2023	92.45	51^st	1321	96.1%
2024	91.56	56^th	1342	95.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	90.46	81^st	1446	94.4%
2019	92.61	46^th	1196	96.2%
2021	95.10	18^th	915	98.0%
2022	81.68	159^th	1139	86.0%
2023	88.24	99^th	1334	92.6%
2024	90.95	81^st	1347	94.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	69.44	27^th	101	73.3%
2019	80.78	6^th	36	83.3%
2023	78.26	14^th	84	83.3%
2024	77.70	20^th	97	79.4%

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Rank History for White students at Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	80.83	187^th	1253	85.1%
2019	90.99	57^th	1128	94.9%
2021	86.56	80^th	1005	92.0%
2022	76.40	216^th	1102	80.4%
2023	77.05	229^th	1198	80.9%
2024	81.15	184^th	1204	84.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deerfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	353	5	82	5	0	n/a	n/a	445
2002	399	4	87	9	0	n/a	n/a	499
2003	399	4	87	9	0	n/a	n/a	499
2004	365	7	112	10	0	n/a	n/a	494
2005	345	7	131	11	0	n/a	n/a	494
2006	321	9	158	9	0	n/a	n/a	497
2007	283	8	182	6	0	n/a	n/a	479
2008	309	12	185	7	n/a	n/a	n/a	513
2009	278	11	190	6	0	n/a	n/a	485
2010	239	14	193	5	0	n/a	n/a	451
2011	248	13	192	8	0	0	3	464
2012	239	16	166	9	0	0	6	436
2013	228	17	165	6	0	0	9	425
2014	222	19	176	7	0	0	13	437
2015	207	18	177	11	0	0	14	427
2016	201	20	206	7	4	0	17	455
2017	192	21	208	10	2	1	21	455
2018	189	22	228	11	3	1	18	472
2019	181	20	222	9	3	1	12	448
2020	164	20	221	17	3	1	14	440
2021	159	22	218	18	3	1	12	433
2022	162	25	232	22	5	0	12	458
2023	172	32	228	19	5	0	10	466
2024	163	21	241	16	6	1	20	468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deerfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	445	22.5	19.8	0.2
2002	499	n/a	n/a	2
2003	499	n/a	n/a	2
2004	494	26.9	18.4	1.4
2005	494	28.0	17.6	1.4
2006	497	27.5	18.1	1.4
2007	479	27.4	17.5	1
2008	513	26.2	19.6	0.4
2009	485	25.8	18.8	1.2
2010	451	26.9	16.7	2
2011	464	26.1	17.7	3.4
2012	436	26.6	16.3	4.1
2013	425	26.6	15.9	3.3
2014	437	27.4	15.9	2.3
2015	427	27.0	15.8	1.9
2016	455	26.0	17.5	0.9
2017	455	29.0	15.6	2.6
2018	472	28.8	16.3	3.8
2019	448	29.8	15.0	3.8
2020	440	30.7	14.3	4.1
2021	433	25.5	16.9	4.4
2022	458	25.5	17.9	6.6
2023	466	25.3	18.3	7.3
2024	468	25.2	18.5	7.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deerfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	445	22.5	19.8	0.2
2002	499	n/a	n/a	2
2003	499	n/a	n/a	2
2004	494	26.9	18.4	1.4
2005	494	28.0	17.6	1.4
2006	497	27.5	18.1	1.4
2007	479	27.4	17.5	1
2008	513	26.2	19.6	0.4
2009	485	25.8	18.8	1.2
2010	451	26.9	16.7	2
2011	464	26.1	17.7	3.4
2012	436	26.6	16.3	4.1
2013	425	26.6	15.9	3.3
2014	437	27.4	15.9	2.3
2015	427	27.0	15.8	1.9
2016	455	26.0	17.5	0.9
2017	455	29.0	15.6	2.6
2018	472	28.8	16.3	3.8
2019	448	29.8	15.0	3.8
2020	440	30.7	14.3	4.1
2021	433	25.5	16.9	4.4
2022	458	25.5	17.9	6.6
2023	466	25.3	18.3	7.3
2024	468	25.2	18.5	7.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$501 (4.0%)	$11,880 (96.0%)	$12,381
2020	$363 (2.9%)	$12,362 (97.1%)	$12,726
2021	$606 (4.9%)	$11,740 (95.1%)	$12,347
2022	$1,932 (14.7%)	$11,195 (85.3%)	$13,127
2023	$630 (4.4%)	$13,836 (95.6%)	$14,466

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerfield Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 83^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)	69.3	68.9	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Novi Community School District)	70.1	71.2	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)	81.3	80.9	0.4%
3rd Grade Math (Novi Community School District)	78.8	78.1	0.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)	77.5	65.7	11.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Novi Community School District)	68.5	65.5	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)	81.9	67.3	14.6%
4th Grade Math (Novi Community School District)	78.4	69.5	8.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	466	4%
African American	20	32	60%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	222	228	2.7%
Hispanic	9	19	111.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	181	172	5%
Two or More Races	12	10	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.8%	7.3%	3.5%

Schools Near Deerfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deerfield Elementary School	Public	K-4	26500 Wixom Rd	Novi	48374	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1700	468	25	18.5	7.5%	163 (34.8%)	21 (4.5%)	16 (3.4%)	241 (51.5%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	92.5	72^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.9	83^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	94.4%	11	57.0	71.0		76.7	86.6				$14,466	$630	$13,836
Parkview Elementary School	Public	K-4	45825 W 11 Mile Rd	Novi	48374	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1220	481	30	15.8	12.3%	99 (20.6%)	33 (6.9%)	16 (3.3%)	309 (64.2%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.5%)	92	79^th of 1486 public elementary schools	94.7%		95.2	46^th of 1470 public elementary schools	96.9%	33	63.2	69.4		76.2	68.2				$14,935	$813	$14,122
Novi Woods Elementary School	Public	K-4	25195 Taft Rd	Novi	48374	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 449-1230	518	27	19.4	5.8%	191 (36.9%)	27 (5.2%)	19 (3.7%)	259 (50.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	98.1	10^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.3%		94.6	50^th of 1470 public elementary schools	96.6%	40	71.7	89.6		87.4	87.0				$13,640	$466	$13,174
Thornton Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	46180 W 9 Mile Rd	Novi	48374	Oakland County	Northville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 465-2350	509	34	15.0	7.7%	330 (64.8%)	15 (2.9%)	22 (4.3%)	124 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	95.1	50^th of 1486 public elementary schools	96.6%		95.8	38^th of 1470 public elementary schools	97.4%	12	64.5	78.7	79.4	73.4	77.3	71.1	78.4	39.2	$15,882	$766	$15,116
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School	Public	K-5	24650 Collingwood Dr	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8650	580	36	16.0	11.2%	431 (74.3%)	8 (1.4%)	15 (2.6%)	101 (17.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	85.8	176^th of 1486 public elementary schools	88.2%		83.6	201^st of 1470 public elementary schools	86.3%	25	57.4	80.0	69.7	62.8	75.8	63.2	68.8	19.5	$15,689	$980	$14,710
Wixom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 N Wixom Rd	Wixom	48393	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 956-3400	425	24	17.7	37.6%	247 (58.1%)	59 (13.9%)	56 (13.2%)	37 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	73	356^th of 1486 public elementary schools	76.0%		77.7	284^th of 1470 public elementary schools	80.7%	72	52.5	57.7	56.3	56.5	55.6	54.7	54.7	17.2	$13,493	$1,065	$12,428
Moraine Elementary School	Public	K-5	46811 8 Mile Rd	Northville	48167	Wayne County	Northville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 465-2150	403	24	17.0	7.7%	311 (77.2%)	9 (2.2%)	9 (2.2%)	59 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	98.3	8^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.5%		97.3	18^th of 1470 public elementary schools	98.8%	10	84.7	85.7	86.1	88.1	79.4	76.4	76.1	47.2	$15,781	$902	$14,879
Orchard Hills Elementary School	Public	K-4	41900 Quince Dr	Novi	48375	Oakland County	Novi Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 449-1400	425	24	17.8	24.7%	184 (43.3%)	54 (12.7%)	22 (5.2%)	141 (33.2%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.5%)	84.8	186^th of 1486 public elementary schools	87.5%		83.8	196^th of 1470 public elementary schools	86.7%	10	55.6	56.8		66.3	73.3				$15,280	$775	$14,505
Amerman Elementary School	Public	K-5	847 N Center St	Northville	48167	Wayne County	Northville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 465-2100	556	30	18.5	4.7%	347 (62.4%)	8 (1.4%)	18 (3.2%)	163 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	98.9	4^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.8	5^th of 1470 public elementary schools	99.7%	1	80.8	84.6	92.6	84.9	80.0	87.0	87.7	72.1	$14,593	$780	$13,813
Walled Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	1055 W West Maple Rd	Walled Lake	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 956-4300	302	19	15.5	47.7%	163 (54.0%)	23 (7.6%)	51 (16.9%)	42 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.6%)	76.6	306^th of 1486 public elementary schools	79.4%		75.4	321^st of 1470 public elementary schools	78.2%	15	56.9	64.4	55.8	62.7	60.0	49.1	54.7	20.8	$15,179	$1,296	$13,883

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