Deerfield Elementary School

3600 CROOKS RD
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48309

www.avondaleschools.org

333 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School is a public school located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and is part of the Avondale School District. The school serves students from preschool through fifth grade, focusing on providing a well-rounded academic foundation. Known for its commitment to student success, Deerfield emphasizes a supportive learning environment where educators prioritize individual student growth, literacy, and core subjects, while also fostering social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by a strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which are central pillars of the Avondale School District’s philosophy. By leveraging modern educational resources and a diverse curriculum, Deerfield strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. Families interested in enrollment or school-specific programming can find further information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district resources through their official website at [www.avondaleschools.org](http://www.avondaleschools.org).

333

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	41
Black	74
Asian	40
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

White
174 (52.3%)
Black
74 (22.2%)
Hispanic
41 (12.3%)
Asian
40 (12.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

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:	Avondale School District
Phone:	(248)537-6700
Website:	http://www.avondaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 78

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 59