Deer Ridge Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814 · MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
#115 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#8971 of 50,301 nationally
About Deer Ridge Elementary
Deer Ridge Elementary is a public elementary located in Fort Wayne, in the MSD Southwest Allen County Schls school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 115th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 74 schools in Fort Wayne; Deer Ridge Elementary ranks 7th of 71 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
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 Deer Ridge Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Deer Ridge Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students · 1.9 km away
Summit Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students · 3.1 km away
Homestead High School
Fort Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,382 students · 3.2 km away
Woodside Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,032 students · 3.2 km away
Haverhill Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students · 3.3 km away
Covington Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
746 students · 3.4 km away
Aboite Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students · 3.7 km away
Arcola School
Arcola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students · 4.0 km away
Lindley Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 7.1 km away
Portage Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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430 students
Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
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431 students
Woodland Elementary School
Elkhart · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Ridge Elementary a good school?
Deer Ridge Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #115 of 1,053 in Indiana. 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 Deer Ridge Elementary rank in Indiana?
Deer Ridge Elementary ranks #115 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #8971 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Deer Ridge Elementary?
Deer Ridge Elementary had 430 students in 2025.
Is Deer Ridge Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Deer Ridge Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Deer Ridge Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Deer Ridge Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.