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Deer Ridge Elementary

1515 SCOTT RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46814

Top 10% School in Indiana

Ranked 30 of 134 in Indiana

Top schools in Fort Wayne
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Deer Ridge Elementary

1515 SCOTT RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46814

Top 10% School in Indiana

Ranked 30 of 134 in Indiana

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About Deer Ridge Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 47% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
450
Total Students
$51588
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 78.7%
Asian 4.8%
Hispanic 5.3%
Black 3.2%
Two+ Races 7.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
78.7%
Asian
4.8%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
3.2%
Two+ Races
7.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 450
46.5%
209 Female
53.5%
241 Male

Student Population

450 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

478 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Deer Ridge Elementary Contact Information

Address

1515 SCOTT RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46814

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Phone

(260) 431-0701

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TOP 30 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Deer Ridge Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The latest news of Deer Ridge Elementry school , The Tree Canopy Growth Fund and community volunteers recently led a big tree-planting project at Deer Ridge Elementary. More than 100 people of living near Indiana plannned to plantation more trees in school's grounds. This program is part of a larger effort to make more green area and improve outdoor learning spaces. Students helped dig holes, plant seedlings, and label each tree. This idea gives living labs for future science and ecology lessons and many more. According to school leaders, the project not only makes the campus a better place to be, but it also reinforces lessons about taking care of the environment and working together and keep freash air. Families said that the event made students feel more connected to their surroundings. It was a memorable "hands-on" day that improved the look and purpose of the school grounds.

FAQ

Q1. What time does the school day start at Deer Ridge Elementary School?

Ans. Most of the time, the school day starts in the early morning, following the district's normal schedule.

Q2. Do students at Deer Ridge Elementary School get to school by bus?

Ans. Yes. Students who live within the designated attendance boundaries can take the bus to school.

Q3. Does the school serve breakfast and lunch?

Ans. The district's breakfast and lunch program gives students access to meals.

Q4. Does the school help students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes. Students can get help with their vocabulary, reading skills, and confidence in the classroom through ELL services.

Q5. Do schools want families to get involved in school events?

Ans. The school encourages families to get involved by hosting events, offering volunteer opportunities, and holding meetings between parents and teachers.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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