- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgeville, IN
Deerfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180177002191
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 158
- students enrolled
Deerfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Randolph Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180177002191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 180177002191 · Ridgeville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 10.5:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Winchester Community High School (399 students)
Deerfield Elementary School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winchester Com
Winchester Community High School
399 students
- Lee L Driver M
Lee L Driver Middle School
316 students
- O R Baker Elem
O R Baker Elementary School
303 students
- Willard Elemen
Willard Elementary School
232 students
- This school 158
Deerfield Elementary School
158 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Elementary School compares
Deerfield Elementary School 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,554
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Deerfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph Central School Corp reports $12,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deerfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee L Driver Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O R Baker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgeville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Deerfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Ridgeville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Randolph Central School Corp?
Besides Deerfield Elementary School, Randolph Central School Corp also operates Winchester Community High School (399 students), Lee L Driver Middle School (316 students), and O R Baker Elementary School (303 students). See the Randolph Central School Corp district page for the complete list.