Deer Run Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46254 · MSD Pike Township
#1001 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#43325 of 50,301 nationally
About Deer Run Elementary
Deer Run Elementary is a public elementary located in Indianapolis, in the MSD Pike Township school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 616 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1001st of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (38th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 616.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; Deer Run Elementary ranks 186th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)24%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
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 Run Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Deer Run Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students · 1.2 km away
Eagle Creek Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students · 1.8 km away
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students · 2.4 km away
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
942 students · 2.8 km away
Guion Creek Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students · 2.9 km away
Pike High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,188 students · 3.0 km away
Guion Creek Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students · 3.1 km away
Enlace Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
686 students · 3.2 km away
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students · 3.4 km away
Central Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
634 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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616 students
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617 students
Edison School of the Arts 47
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617 students
Rhoades Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
617 students
Stout Field Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
617 students
Protsman Elementary School
Dyer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
614 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Run Elementary a good school?
Deer Run Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1001 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 Run Elementary rank in Indiana?
Deer Run Elementary ranks #1001 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #43325 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Deer Run Elementary?
Deer Run Elementary had 616 students in 2025.
Is Deer Run Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Deer Run Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Deer Run Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Deer Run Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.