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Deerfield School

Summary:

Deerfield School is a small elementary school in Lewistown, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 13 students. As part of the Lewistown Elementary District, which is ranked 260 out of 300 districts in the state, Deerfield School stands out for its homogeneous student population, low test scores, and bottom-third ranking among Montana elementary schools.

Deerfield School's proficiency rates on state tests are significantly lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Garfield School, Highland Park School, King Colony School, and Denton School. In 2022-2023, Deerfield School's mathematics proficiency rate was 18.18%, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and its reading proficiency rate was 27.27%, compared to the state average of 46.03%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Montana elementary schools, with a ranking of 286 out of 332 schools in 2022-2023.

While Deerfield School's small size and low student-teacher ratio could potentially be leveraged to provide more personalized instruction, the underlying factors contributing to its academic underperformance, such as socioeconomic status and isolation within the Deerfield Colony, need to be addressed. Comparing Deerfield School to its more diverse and higher-performing neighbors highlights the challenges the school faces in providing a well-rounded educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 Deerfield Colony
       Lewistown, MT  59457

(406) 538-3852

District: Deerfield Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
286th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,108 Help


Students who attend Deerfield School usually attend:

High:    Denton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  13

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deerfield School ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerfield School is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerfield School is $12,108.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Deerfield School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Deerfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield Elementary 260th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deerfield School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.89 313th 356 12.1%
2022 42.92 229th 329 30.4%
2023 17.08 286th 332 13.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Deerfield School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 15 15
1991 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
1992 13 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 13
1993 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
1994 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
1995 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
1996 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
1997 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
1998 3 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 3
1999 2 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2
2000 2 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 2
2001 3 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 3
2002 3 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 3
2003 3 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 3
2004 4 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2005 5 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 5
2006 4 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2007 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
2008 6 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 6
2009 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2010 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2011 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2012 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2013 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
2014 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2015 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2016 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
2017 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2018 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2019 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2020 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2021 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2022 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2023 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13

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 Deerfield School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 15 1.0 15.0 100
1991 16 1.0 16.0 93.8
1992 13 1.0 13.0 92.3
1993 16 1.0 16.0 93.8
1994 14 1.0 14.0 92.9
1995 8 1.0 8.0 87.5
1996 8 1.0 8.0 87.5
1997 6 1.0 6.0 83.3
1998 3 1.0 3.0 66.7
1999 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2000 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2001 3 1.0 3.0 n/a
2002 3 1.0 3.0 n/a
2003 3 1.0 3.0 n/a
2004 4 1.0 4.0 25
2005 5 1.0 5.0 40
2006 4 1.0 4.0 25
2007 6 1.0 6.0 n/a
2008 6 1.0 6.0 n/a
2009 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2010 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2011 11 1.0 11.0 0
2012 10 1.0 10.0 70
2013 12 1.0 12.0 75
2014 11 1.0 11.0 0
2015 11 1.0 11.0 0
2016 13 1.0 13.0 0
2017 15 1.0 15.0 100
2018 15 1.0 15.0 0
2019 15 1.0 15.0 20
2020 15 1.0 15.0 80
2021 16 1.0 16.0 n/a
2022 14 1.0 14.0 n/a
2023 13 1.0 13.0 n/a

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 15 1.0 15.0 100
1991 16 1.0 16.0 93.8
1992 13 1.0 13.0 92.3
1993 16 1.0 16.0 93.8
1994 14 1.0 14.0 92.9
1995 8 1.0 8.0 87.5
1996 8 1.0 8.0 87.5
1997 6 1.0 6.0 83.3
1998 3 1.0 3.0 66.7
1999 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2000 2 1.0 2.0 n/a
2001 3 1.0 3.0 n/a
2002 3 1.0 3.0 n/a
2003 3 1.0 3.0 n/a
2004 4 1.0 4.0 25
2005 5 1.0 5.0 40
2006 4 1.0 4.0 25
2007 6 1.0 6.0 n/a
2008 6 1.0 6.0 n/a
2009 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2010 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2011 11 1.0 11.0 0
2012 10 1.0 10.0 70
2013 12 1.0 12.0 75
2014 11 1.0 11.0 0
2015 11 1.0 11.0 0
2016 13 1.0 13.0 0
2017 15 1.0 15.0 100
2018 15 1.0 15.0 0
2019 15 1.0 15.0 20
2020 15 1.0 15.0 80
2021 16 1.0 16.0 n/a
2022 14 1.0 14.0 n/a
2023 13 1.0 13.0 n/a

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $10,783
2022 $11,711
2023 $12,108

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerfield 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students1513
 13.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White1513
 13.3%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield School

Students who attend Deerfield School usually go on to attend:

High : Denton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 13 students attended Deerfield School.

Deerfield School ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Deerfield School are 100% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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