Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deer Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Ridge Elementary serves the northern part of Fort Wayne, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most families live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Ridge Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deer Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Ridge Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Ridge Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Deer Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Elementary School, Aboite Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Deer Ridge Elementary School?
430 students attend Deer Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Deer Ridge Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Ridge Elementary School?
Deer Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Deer Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Ridge Elementary School part of?
Deer Ridge Elementary School is part of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District.
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