- Enrollment
- 3,188
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Deer Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deer Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180891002374
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Run Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #67 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Run Elementary ranks #67 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Pike Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180891002374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Deer Run Elementary held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 180891002374 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 18.1:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike High School (3,188 students)
Deer Run Elementary held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Deer Run Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike High Scho
Pike High School
3,188 students
- Guion Creek Mi 833
Guion Creek Middle School
833 students
- Snacks Crossin 793
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
793 students
- New Augusta Pu 751
New Augusta Public Academy - North
751 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- This school 616
Deer Run Elementary
616 students
What this shows Deer Run Elementary reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Run Elementary compares
Deer Run 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,174
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
Two or More 4.5%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Deer Run Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Pike Township reports $15,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guion Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Augusta Public Academy - North | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Edgewood Intermediate School
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1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
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1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Run Elementary
How many students attend Deer Run Elementary?
Deer Run Elementary has 616 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Run Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Run Elementary?
77.4% of students at Deer Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deer Run Elementary is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Run Elementary?
Deer Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Run Elementary rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Run Elementary ranks #67 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Pike Township?
Besides Deer Run Elementary, Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students), Guion Creek Middle School (833 students), and Snacks Crossing Elementary School (793 students). See the Msd Pike Township district page for the complete list.