Deer Ridge Elementary vs Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 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
Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
| Measure | Deer Ridge Elementary Fort Wayne, Indiana | Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 1,053 | #490 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8971 of 50,301 | #22113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 45% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 54.4).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 31%).
- •Deer Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is the larger school with 535 students compared with 430.
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 Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Ridge Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 54.4 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 Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Ridge Elementary: 430. Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Ridge Elementary and Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Deer Ridge Elementary is 115th of 1,053 and Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch is 490th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).