Deerwood Elementary

Summary:

Deerwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Eagan, Minnesota, serving 542 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the highly-ranked Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district, which is in the top 25% of districts in the state.

Deerwood Elementary consistently performs among the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools, with strong academic achievement across all grades and subjects. The school's students outperform their peers at the state and district levels, particularly in math, reading, and science. Deerwood's African American and Hispanic students also excel, ranking in the top 25-50% of Minnesota elementary schools. While the school's performance for students with special needs and from low-income families is more mixed, Deerwood's overall academic excellence is impressive.

Compared to nearby schools, Deerwood Elementary stands out. It outperforms most schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district, with the exception of Woodland Elementary, which is also a top-performing school. In contrast, schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district, such as Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School and William Byrne Elementary, have lower academic performance. Deerwood's diverse student population and strong performance across racial subgroups are also noteworthy.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1480 Deerwood Dr
       Eagan, MN  55122-1831


(651) 683-6801

District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,763 Help


Students who attend Deerwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Black Hawk Middle
High:    Eagan Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deerwood Elementary ranks better than 79.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 8th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerwood Elementary is 14.7. 12 elementary schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerwood Elementary is $12,763, which is the 9th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deerwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerwood Elementary 182nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Deerwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan 100th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deerwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.95 174th 674 74.2%
2004 70.87 174th 676 74.3%
2005 80.99 61st 685 91.1%
2006 78.25 103rd 756 86.4%
2007 71.86 177th 777 77.2%
2008 68.80 224th 781 71.3%
2009 64.27 163rd 434 62.4%
2010 77.52 102nd 803 87.3%
2011 81.88 72nd 814 91.2%
2012 75.11 157th 820 80.9%
2013 82.23 84th 824 89.8%
2014 70.53 240th 826 70.9%
2015 78.79 125th 840 85.1%
2016 62.15 363rd 848 57.2%
2017 70.27 259th 853 69.6%
2018 65.92 309th 847 63.5%
2019 69.29 268th 870 69.2%
2021 70.97 243rd 869 72.0%
2022 76.02 177th 858 79.4%
2023 77.46 173rd 845 79.5%
2024 76.16 182nd 881 79.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.13 26th 98 73.5%
2019 81.51 13th 96 86.5%
2023 63.86 26th 77 66.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.86 190th 242 21.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.99 81st 463 82.5%
2019 66.22 147th 515 71.5%
2021 57.86 151st 417 63.8%
2022 42.75 305th 500 39.0%
2023 66.72 132nd 524 74.8%
2024 57.18 203rd 572 64.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.69 431st 728 40.8%
2019 59.79 293rd 740 60.4%
2021 37.64 462nd 683 32.4%
2022 43.93 388th 663 41.5%
2023 55.63 344th 774 55.6%
2024 63.29 265th 793 66.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.44 353rd 774 54.4%
2019 59.82 360th 787 54.3%
2021 66.20 272nd 783 65.3%
2022 79.70 113th 799 85.9%
2023 77.23 152nd 787 80.7%
2024 73.20 194th 809 76.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.68 262nd 779 66.4%
2019 73.96 186th 798 76.7%
2021 69.94 219th 784 72.1%
2022 67.95 262nd 808 67.6%
2023 74.17 192nd 799 76.0%
2024 74.26 186th 826 77.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.24 41st 136 69.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.43 65th 266 75.6%
2019 66.24 80th 283 71.7%
2021 73.65 43rd 227 81.1%
2022 78.06 45th 282 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.40 168th 220 23.6%
2019 68.14 45th 219 79.5%
2022 54.28 77th 209 63.2%
2024 74.05 41st 249 83.5%
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Rank History for White students at Deerwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.60 213th 712 70.1%
2019 67.09 211th 722 70.8%
2021 69.39 179th 710 74.8%
2022 73.93 150th 725 79.3%
2023 75.49 135th 712 81.0%
2024 69.35 189th 730 74.1%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Enrollment information for Deerwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 519 18 33 10 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 541 27 28 8 2 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 541 27 28 8 2 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 537 26 38 14 4 n/a n/a 0 619
1998 533 31 43 7 4 n/a n/a 0 618
1999 489 29 39 12 4 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 467 36 34 11 7 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 441 44 40 22 3 n/a n/a 0 550
2002 411 39 45 37 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2003 411 39 45 37 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2004 427 39 52 43 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2005 406 41 52 37 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 396 48 48 36 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2007 369 44 59 40 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 353 48 56 39 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2009 362 48 62 45 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 345 58 79 49 4 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 349 50 68 51 1 0 26 0 545
2012 352 49 67 50 0 0 41 0 559
2013 387 52 71 44 1 0 47 0 602
2014 364 48 64 57 1 0 58 0 592
2015 390 58 65 52 0 0 71 0 636
2016 418 69 59 53 0 0 70 0 669
2017 400 72 51 60 5 0 66 0 654
2018 432 85 51 56 2 0 63 0 689
2019 413 78 52 63 3 0 54 0 663
2020 423 76 50 51 3 0 48 0 651
2021 401 67 38 56 1 0 49 0 612
2022 348 64 37 60 3 0 54 0 566
2023 325 56 32 67 3 0 59 0 542

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deerwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 582 33.6 17.3 6.9
1995 606 34.5 17.6 7.1
1996 606 34.5 17.6 7.1
1997 619 37.5 16.5 5.5
1998 618 n/a 0.0 6.6
1999 573 39.6 14.5 5.6
2000 555 35.1 15.8 8.3
2001 550 33.5 16.4 12.4
2002 534 35.4 15.1 11
2003 534 35.4 15.1 11
2004 561 35.3 15.9 13.7
2005 538 31.9 16.9 10
2006 531 30.7 17.3 13.9
2007 514 31.6 16.3 14
2008 497 31.6 15.7 15.1
2009 519 32.6 15.9 16.6
2010 535 34.7 15.4 20
2011 545 33.6 16.2 21.7
2012 559 33.7 16.5 19.9
2013 602 36.7 16.3 21.3
2014 592 38.0 15.5 22.5
2015 636 41.0 15.5 22.8
2016 669 43.0 15.5 22.4
2017 654 44.2 14.7 23.1
2018 689 42.5 16.1 21.9
2019 663 43.7 15.1 21.6
2020 651 42.6 15.2 19.7
2021 612 43.4 14.0 12.7
2022 566 38.8 14.5 11
2023 542 36.7 14.7 30.6

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 Deerwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 582 33.6 17.3 6.9
1995 606 34.5 17.6 7.1
1996 606 34.5 17.6 7.1
1997 619 37.5 16.5 5.5
1998 618 n/a 0.0 6.6
1999 573 39.6 14.5 5.6
2000 555 35.1 15.8 8.3
2001 550 33.5 16.4 12.4
2002 534 35.4 15.1 11
2003 534 35.4 15.1 11
2004 561 35.3 15.9 13.7
2005 538 31.9 16.9 10
2006 531 30.7 17.3 13.9
2007 514 31.6 16.3 14
2008 497 31.6 15.7 15.1
2009 519 32.6 15.9 16.6
2010 535 34.7 15.4 20
2011 545 33.6 16.2 21.7
2012 559 33.7 16.5 19.9
2013 602 36.7 16.3 21.3
2014 592 38.0 15.5 22.5
2015 636 41.0 15.5 22.8
2016 669 43.0 15.5 22.4
2017 654 44.2 14.7 23.1
2018 689 42.5 16.1 21.9
2019 663 43.7 15.1 21.6
2020 651 42.6 15.2 19.7
2021 612 43.4 14.0 12.7
2022 566 38.8 14.5 11
2023 542 36.7 14.7 30.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Deerwood Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,763

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerwood Elementary

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 268th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 173rd of 845 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Deerwood Elementary)67.859.6
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)71.264.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Deerwood Elementary)61.951.1
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)60.954.3
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Deerwood Elementary)6270.1
 8.1%
   4th Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)70.465.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Deerwood Elementary)59.356.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)59.854.5
 5.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Deerwood Elementary)67.466.4
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)62.156.3
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Deerwood Elementary)81.176.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)72.964.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Deerwood Elementary)66.369.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)65.954.8
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students663542
 18.3%
African American7856
 28.2%
American Indian33
Asian5232
 38.5%
Hispanic6367
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White413325
 21.3%
Two or More Races5459
 9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.6%30.6%
 9.1%


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Students who attend Deerwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Black Hawk Middle
High : Eagan Senior High

Deerwood Elementary ranks 182nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Deerwood Elementary are 60% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Deerwood Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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