Deer Run Elementary vs Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Run Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
| Measure | Deer Run Elementary Indianapolis, Indiana | Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1001 of 1,053 | #939 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #43325 of 50,301 | #39750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 22.4).
- •Deer Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Deer Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •Deer Run Elementary is the larger school with 616 students compared with 275.
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 Run Elementary better than Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School ranks higher (28.1 vs 22.4 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 Run Elementary and Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Run Elementary: 616. Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Run Elementary and Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School rank in Indiana?
Deer Run Elementary is 1001st of 1,053 and Jonathan Jennings School 109 - an Exploratory School is 939th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).