Deer Run Elementary School
Tel:
(317)299-1266
- Deer Run Elementary School serves 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Deer Run Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Deer Run Elementary School's student population of 653 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 653 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Deer Run Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deer Run Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1325 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 63% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 12% |
| Black | 47% | 12% |
| White | 3% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D Pike Township School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Deer Run Elementary School is Carpe Diem - Northwest (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carpe Diem - Northwest (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Snacks Crossing Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Snacks Crossing Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 592 students
0.8 miles
5455 W 56th St
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(317)295-7200 0.8 PK-5 592 - Indianapolis Eagle Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 508 students
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Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317)291-1311 1.0 K-5 508 - Indianapolis Jonathan Jennings School 109 Grades: K-6 | 267 students
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Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317)226-4109 1.4 K-6 267 - Indianapolis Carpe Diem - Northwest Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 154 students
1.7 miles
5435 West Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317)808-8749 1.7 6-12 154 - Indianapolis Guion Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 949 students
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4401 W 52nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317)293-4549 1.8 6-8 949
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