Deerfield Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Edgewood, Maryland 21040 · Harford County Public Schools
#626 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#39907 of 50,301 nationally
About Deerfield Elementary
Deerfield Elementary is a public elementary located in Edgewood, in the Harford County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 708 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 626th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 708.
There are 4 schools in Edgewood; Deerfield Elementary ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Deerfield Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Deerfield Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edgewood Middle
Edgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students · 148 m away
Edgewood High
Edgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students · 334 m away
Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 794 m away
Old Post Road Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students · 3.2 km away
Magnolia Middle
Joppa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students · 3.8 km away
Magnolia Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 3.8 km away
Riverside Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students · 4.7 km away
Joppatowne High
Joppa · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students · 5.3 km away
Joppatowne Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 6.2 km away
William S. James Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
705 students
Whetstone Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Twin Ridge Elementary
Mt Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Bladensburg Elementary
Bladensburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
Salem Avenue Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Deerfield Elementary a good school?
Deerfield Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #626 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Deerfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Deerfield Elementary ranks #626 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #39907 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary had 708 students in 2025.
Is Deerfield Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Deerfield Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Deerfield Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Deerfield Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.