BLAIR DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY

BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
1100 DEERFIELD BLVD
BLAIR, NE 68008
397 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School, located at 1100 Deerfield Blvd in Blair, Nebraska, is a key educational institution serving the Blair Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a strong school community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, often emphasizing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development. By prioritizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Blair community, Deerfield Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic challenges while promoting a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.
397
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    347 (87.4%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
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: BLAIR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)426-5123
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 52
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 82
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 65
Gender Ratio
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