Deer Ridge Elementary

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in the Aboite Township area of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Southwest Allen County Schools (SACS) district, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with opportunities for personal growth, character development, and extracurricular engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local families. Its location on Scott Road places it within a growing suburban area, providing students with access to modern facilities and resources typical of the SACS district. By maintaining a focus on high educational standards and collaborative teaching practices, Deer Ridge Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school while promoting a lifelong love of learning.

430

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	25
Black	23
Asian	24
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

White
327 (76.0%)
Two or More
28 (6.5%)
Hispanic
25 (5.8%)
Asian
24 (5.6%)
Black
23 (5.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
Phone:	(260)431-0701
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 70