Deer Ridge Elementary vs South Newton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Ridge Elementary
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
South Newton Elementary School
Kentland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Deer Ridge Elementary Fort Wayne, Indiana | South Newton Elementary School Kentland, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,053 | #403 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8971 of 50,301 | #18948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Kentland |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 58.9).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 40.5%).
- •South Newton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
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 Deer Ridge Elementary better than South Newton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Ridge Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 58.9 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 Deer Ridge Elementary and South Newton Elementary School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Kentland in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Ridge Elementary: 430. South Newton Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Ridge Elementary and South Newton Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Deer Ridge Elementary is 115th of 1,053 and South Newton Elementary School is 403rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).