Excellent
#72 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 4% in state
Deerfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Randolph Central School Corp · Ridgeville, IN
A Randolph Central School Corp elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
213 W SR 28, Ridgeville, IN 47380
- Math 54% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deerfield Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deerfield Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,278
Median home value
$84,900
Median rent
$664/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47380; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Randolph Central School Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O R Baker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–2 | Not available | 329 | Compare → |
| Willard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 3–5 | Not available | 233 | 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.
Randolph Central School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deerfield Elementary School is listed in Randolph Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deerfield Elementary School
Deerfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgeville, IN, part of Randolph Central School Corp, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deerfield Elementary School
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School serve?
Deerfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deerfield Elementary School rank in IN?
Deerfield Elementary School ranks #72 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Deerfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deerfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Deerfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deerfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Deerfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deerfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Deerfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deerfield Elementary School?
72.6% of students at Deerfield Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (765) 857-2554
- Area population (ZIP 47380)
- 1,537
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 47380; 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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