Excellent
#280 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
Deer Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Fort Wayne, IN
A Msd Southwest Allen County Schls elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1515 Scott Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
- Math 63% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Ridge Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Deer Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Wayne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,245
Median home value
$383,000
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
61.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Whispering Meadow Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| StPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Covington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 777 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Southwest Allen County Schls
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Ridge Elementary is listed in MSD Southwest Allen County Schls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Ridge Elementary
Deer Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Msd Southwest Allen County Schls, serving approximately 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 ranks #280 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Deer Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deer Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Ridge Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (260) 431-0701
- Area population (ZIP 46814)
- 16,906
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46814; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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