Deerfield Elementary School

158 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School, located in Ridgeville, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Randolph Central School Corporation. Situated on West State Road 28, the school provides a small-town learning environment dedicated to fostering the academic and social growth of students in the early stages of their education. As part of a rural Indiana community, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators focus on building core literacy, numeracy, and character development skills in a close-knit setting.

Beyond the classroom, Deerfield Elementary plays a central role in the local Ridgeville community, acting as a hub for student activities and family engagement. The school is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school, utilizing local resources and a dedicated staff to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing a stable and encouraging educational experience, Deerfield Elementary continues to be a vital cornerstone for families residing in the Ridgeville area.

158

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deerfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
148 (93.7%)
Two or More
6 (3.8%)
Hispanic
3 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Randolph Central School Corp
Phone:	(765)857-2554
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 15

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 15