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#1668 of 1,823 schools in IN
Deer Run Elementary
Elementary School · Msd Pike Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Pike Township elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5401 N High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254
- Math 15% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deer Run Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deer Run Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), 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
$57,825
Median home value
$175,700
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snacks Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| Eagle Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Jonathan Jennings School 109Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Fishback Creek Public AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Msd Pike Township
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,174NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Run Elementary is listed in MSD Pike Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Run Elementary
Deer Run Elementary is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Pike Township, serving approximately 578 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,668 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Run Elementary
What grades does Deer Run Elementary serve?
Deer Run Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Deer Run Elementary?
Deer Run Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Run Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Run Elementary rank in IN?
Deer Run Elementary ranks #1,668 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Deer Run Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Run Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Run Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Run Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deer Run Elementary a charter school?
No, Deer Run Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Run Elementary a Title I school?
No, Deer Run Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Run Elementary?
71.8% of students at Deer Run 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
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (317) 299-1266
- Area population (ZIP 46254)
- 40,263
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 46254; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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