Deerfield Elementary School

www.novi.k12.mi.us

459 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School, located at 26500 Wixom Road in Novi, Michigan, is a highly regarded public school within the Novi Community School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school serves students in the surrounding community by fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration. Deerfield places a significant emphasis on developing the "whole child," integrating rigorous curriculum standards with opportunities for social-emotional growth, character development, and student leadership.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work closely with parents and the community to provide a supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and innovation. By leveraging the resources of the Novi Community School District, Deerfield Elementary offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, modern technological resources, and instructional practices designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its focus on academic achievement and community involvement, Deerfield remains a cornerstone of the Novi educational landscape.

459

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	15
Black	25
Asian	237
Two or More	19
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
237 (51.6%)
White
157 (34.2%)
Black
25 (5.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
Hispanic
15 (3.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Novi Community School District
Phone:	(248)449-1700
Website:	http://www.novi.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 83

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 109