DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wboro.org

320 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School is a public school located in Utica, New York, serving as part of the Whitesboro Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. As a member of the Whitesboro district, it follows a curriculum designed to meet New York State standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is situated on Trenton Road and serves as a central hub for the local community’s youth. By maintaining a strong connection with the broader Whitesboro district, Deerfield Elementary benefits from shared resources, district-wide extracurricular initiatives, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, and district policies through the official website at [www.wboro.org](http://www.wboro.org).

320

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	9
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
289 (90.3%)
Two or More
13 (4.1%)
Hispanic
9 (2.8%)
Black
6 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	WHITESBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)266-3412
Website:	http://www.wboro.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 58

Ungraded 1