Deerfield Elementary School

213 W Sr 28
Ridgeville, IN 47380
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#438 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
94%
65%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willard Elementary School, North Side 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
159 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Randolph Central School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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