Arcola School vs Deer Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola School
Arcola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
Deer Ridge Elementary
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
| Measure | Arcola School Arcola, Indiana | Deer Ridge Elementary Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,053 | #115 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14233 of 50,301 | #8971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Arcola | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 65.8).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 32.2%).
- •Arcola School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 430 students compared with 227.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arcola School better than Deer Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Ridge Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 65.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arcola School and Deer Ridge Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Arcola and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola School: 227. Deer Ridge Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola School and Deer Ridge Elementary rank in Indiana?
Arcola School is 253rd of 1,053 and Deer Ridge Elementary is 115th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).