Below Average
#1370 of 1,754 schools in IN
Deer Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
1515 Scott Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
About Deer Ridge Elementary
Deer Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of the MSD Southwest Allen County Schls. The school serves approximately 450 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1/10, placing it in the 21.9th percentile among IN schools — an average rating overall.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $143,245, where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.
Score Breakdown
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Deer Ridge Elementary — Students at Deer Ridge Elementary score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
Equity & Diversity
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16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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How Deer Ridge Elementary Compares
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Funding & Resources
Location
1515 Scott Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Whispering Meadow Elementary Sch Fort Wayne | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| ST Fort Wayne | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Summit Middle School Fort Wayne | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Homestead High School Fort Wayne | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Haverhill Elementary School Fort Wayne | 2.1 mi | 5.2 |
| eSACS Virtual School Fort Wayne | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Aboite Elementary School Fort Wayne | 2.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Arcola School Arcola | 2.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Woodside Middle School Fort Wayne | 2.0 mi | 3.8 |
| Covington Elementary School Fort Wayne | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| CANTERBURY SCHOOL Fort Wayne | 3.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Lafayette Meadow School Roanoke | 5.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Lindley Elementary School Fort Wayne | 4.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Portage Middle School Fort Wayne | 4.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Indian Village Elementary School Fort Wayne | 5.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Kekionga Middle School Fort Wayne | 5.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Francis M Price Elementary School Fort Wayne | 5.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Study Elementary School Fort Wayne | 5.6 mi | 6.8 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fort Wayne | 5.7 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46814 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$143,245
Median Home Value
$383,000
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
Population
16,906
College Educated
61.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
37
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Allen J Warren Elementary School Highland, IN | 4.1 |
| Austin Elementary School Austin, IN | 4.1 |
| Brentwood Elementary School Plainfield, IN | 4.1 |
| Bright Elementary School Lawrenceburg, IN | 4.1 |
| Clay City Elementary School Clay City, IN | 4.1 |
| Cloverdale Elementary School Cloverdale, IN | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deer Ridge Elementary
What grades does Deer Ridge Elementary serve?
Deer Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Deer Ridge Elementary?
Deer Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Ridge Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Ridge Elementary rank in IN?
Deer Ridge Elementary is ranked #1370 out of 1,754 schools in IN.
What is Deer Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Ridge Elementary has a composite rating of 4.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Deer Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Deer Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Deer Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Ridge Elementary?
16.2% of students at Deer Ridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 16.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 431-0701
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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