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Deerfield Elementary School

5604 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY 13502

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 24 of 149 in New York

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About Deerfield Elementary School

Deerfield Elementary School is a public K-5 school, and is part of the Whitesboro Central School District. The school enrolls around 330 students in grades K-5 and provides an approximate student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, which is an ideal size for your child's educational experience. Deerfield Elementary has about 29 full-time teachers and a good number of support staff. The school has a proud history of academic success, supported by a recent all-school math proficiency score of 67% and an all-school reading proficiency of 52%. The school's greatest accomplishment is being a designated school for consistently high academic achievement and community engagement in every class and school function! This makes Deerfield one of the most desirable elementary schools in Utica and the choice of all parents. The surrounding neighborhood has a lower average median home price of $179,900, and is situated in a suburban, family-friendly, and kid-friendly area. Parents will appreciate the school's safe and supportive learning environment, dedicated and professional teachers, and the school's strong focus on each child's personal growth and academic development. This makes it an excellent elementary school in New York.

Deerfield Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5604 Trenton Rd, Utica, NY 13502

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Phone

(315) 266-3412

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 52% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
330
Total Students
$89785
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 24 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 89.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 2.8%
Black 2.5%
Two+ Races 4.4%
Native Am. 0%
White
89.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
2.5%
Two+ Races
4.4%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 330
49.1%
162 Female
50.9%
168 Male

Student Population

330 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1280 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Deerfield Elementary School in Utica, New York, had its Annual Open House and a Party on the Playground with a Hotdog Roast not long ago. Students and their families had a blast. Plus, they’re getting ready for Blue and White Week from October 14 to 19, with a parade and a Powderpuff football game.

FAQ

Q1. Who goes to Deerfield Elementary School?

Ans. Deerfield has students from many different racial and cultural backgrounds.

Q2. What does Deerfield Elementary School do to celebrate different cultures?

Ans. Cultural nights and international festivals every year show how diverse the students are.

Q3. What kinds of volunteer work can you do at Deerfield Elementary School?

Ans. Parents and people in the community volunteer to help with events, tutoring, and in the classroom.

Q4. How does Deerfield Elementary School help kids learn how to be leaders?

Ans. Students are encouraged to join student councils, mentor their peers, and lead clubs. Q5. Does Deerfield Elementary School offer special help with learning?

Ans. Yes, programs offer help with reading, math, and counseling.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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