Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deer Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Ridge Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Ridge Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
78%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #564 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Deer Ridge Elementary School?
410 students attend Deer Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% 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, 3% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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
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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