- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Wayne, IN
Deer Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deer Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180003002329
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Ridge Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #14 of 20
- elementary schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Ridge Elementary ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Msd Southwest Allen County Schls · Indiana
NCES ID 180003002329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Deer Ridge Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180003002329 · Fort Wayne, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 17.2:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High School (2,382 students)
Deer Ridge Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Deer Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High School
2,382 students
- Woodside Middl
Woodside Middle School
1,032 students
- Summit Middle 789
Summit Middle School
789 students
- Covington Elem 746
Covington Elementary School
746 students
- Lafayette Mead 604
Lafayette Meadow School
604 students
- This school 430
Deer Ridge Elementary
430 students
What this shows Deer Ridge Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Ridge Elementary compares
Deer Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 79% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 5.6%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Deer Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Southwest Allen County Schls reports $11,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Meadow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prince Chapman Academy
Standard public school
819 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Cedarville Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Covington Elementary School
Standard public school
746 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Weisser Park Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Jeff H Towles Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Deer Ridge Elementary?
Deer Ridge Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Ridge Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Ridge Elementary?
10.5% of students at Deer Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deer Ridge Elementary is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Ridge Elementary?
Deer Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Ridge Elementary ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Southwest Allen County Schls?
Besides Deer Ridge Elementary, Msd Southwest Allen County Schls also operates Homestead High School (2,382 students), Woodside Middle School (1,032 students), and Summit Middle School (789 students). See the Msd Southwest Allen County Schls district page for the complete list.