Deerfield Elementary School

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Deerfield Elementary School ranks 260 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Deerfield Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ridgeville, Indiana, serving 154 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Randolph Central School Corporation, which is ranked 193 out of 381 school districts in the state.

Deerfield Elementary School consistently outperforms the Randolph Central School Corporation and the state of Indiana in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 44.44% of Deerfield students were proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, compared to 31.83% for the district. In ILEARN/Math, Deerfield had 60.49% proficiency, compared to 38.27% for the district. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.51%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Deerfield Elementary has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 17.6% in 2021-2022 to 12.9% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the district average.

Despite its strong academic performance, Deerfield Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 64.94% in 2022-2023. This is higher than the district average and indicates a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's unique racial makeup and its focus on improving student attendance are areas that may warrant further investigation to understand how these factors contribute to the school's overall success and the educational experiences of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

213 W Sr 28
Ridgeville, IN 47380

(765) 857-2554

District: Randolph Central School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,531

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lee L Driver Middle School
High:	Winchester Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deerfield Elementary School ranks better than 74.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Deerfield Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Randolph Central School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Randolph Central School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 9.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Randolph Central School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Deerfield Elementary School employs 15.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerfield Elementary School is $10,531, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Randolph Central School Corp District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Deerfield Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Randolph Central School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph Central School Corp 194^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deerfield Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	59.77	415^th	959	56.7%
2006	66.18	320^th	961	66.7%
2007	62.91	382^nd	985	61.2%
2008	55.68	510^th	996	48.8%
2009	54.49	533^rd	1003	46.9%
2010	44.29	663^rd	1009	34.3%
2011	55.24	549^th	1025	46.4%
2012	50.68	598^th	1015	41.1%
2013	56.35	538^th	1035	48.0%
2014	50.33	620^th	1036	40.2%
2015	64.07	391^st	1040	62.4%
2016	71.51	278^th	1046	73.4%
2017	62.33	433^rd	1033	58.1%
2018	71.85	282^nd	1027	72.5%
2019	77.31	191^st	1031	81.5%
2021	73.48	251^st	1016	75.3%
2022	77.41	206^th	1020	79.8%
2023	81.72	160^th	1016	84.3%
2024	73.19	260^th	1010	74.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deerfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	285	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1989	269	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1990	278	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1991	261	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1992	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1993	306	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	308
1994	313	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	315
1995	323	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1996	323	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1997	328	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1998	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1999	294	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2000	274	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2001	263	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2002	262	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2003	262	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2004	262	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2005	259	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2006	268	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2007	278	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2008	255	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2009	239	6	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	2	250
2010	221	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	228
2011	213	4	0	1	0	0	4	0	222
2012	194	0	0	5	1	0	7	0	207
2013	209	0	0	8	2	0	6	0	225
2014	204	0	0	6	0	0	7	0	217
2015	195	0	0	4	0	0	8	0	207
2016	188	0	0	5	0	0	6	0	199
2017	191	0	0	5	0	0	9	0	205
2018	176	0	0	6	0	0	9	0	191
2019	151	0	0	4	0	0	9	0	164
2020	138	0	0	4	0	0	5	0	147
2021	147	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	155
2022	150	0	0	5	0	0	4	0	159
2023	144	0	0	5	0	0	5	0	154
2024	149	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	157

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deerfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	291	17.4	16.7	26.5
1989	274	17.4	15.7	21.5
1990	282	17.4	16.2	19.9
1991	262	15.9	16.4	19.8
1992	249	13.8	18.0	20.5
1993	308	15.3	20.1	23.7
1994	315	15.3	20.6	27
1995	324	15.9	20.4	21
1996	324	15.9	20.4	21
1997	328	16.3	20.1	25.3
1998	279	14.6	19.1	21.5
1999	294	16.0	18.4	28.9
2000	277	17.3	16.0	29.2
2001	267	15.9	16.8	37.5
2002	264	17.8	14.8	36
2003	264	17.8	14.8	36
2004	265	17.5	15.1	42.6
2005	262	17.4	15.1	48.1
2006	273	15.4	17.7	46.5
2007	282	n/a	n/a	56
2008	262	17.4	15.1	53.1
2009	250	16.5	15.2	54.4
2010	228	15.4	14.7	62.2
2011	222	16.0	13.8	63.1
2012	207	20.0	10.3	62.8
2013	225	16.0	14.0	64
2014	217	15.0	14.4	59.4
2015	207	15.0	13.8	57
2016	199	16.0	12.4	57.8
2017	205	15.0	13.6	51.7
2018	191	15.0	12.7	55.5
2019	164	13.0	12.6	56.7
2020	147	11.0	13.3	54.4
2021	155	14.0	11.0	52.9
2022	159	13.3	11.9	45.9
2023	154	15.3	10.0	64.9
2024	157	15.8	9.9	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deerfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	291	17.4	16.7	26.5
1989	274	17.4	15.7	21.5
1990	282	17.4	16.2	19.9
1991	262	15.9	16.4	19.8
1992	249	13.8	18.0	20.5
1993	308	15.3	20.1	23.7
1994	315	15.3	20.6	27
1995	324	15.9	20.4	21
1996	324	15.9	20.4	21
1997	328	16.3	20.1	25.3
1998	279	14.6	19.1	21.5
1999	294	16.0	18.4	28.9
2000	277	17.3	16.0	29.2
2001	267	15.9	16.8	37.5
2002	264	17.8	14.8	36
2003	264	17.8	14.8	36
2004	265	17.5	15.1	42.6
2005	262	17.4	15.1	48.1
2006	273	15.4	17.7	46.5
2007	282	n/a	n/a	56
2008	262	17.4	15.1	53.1
2009	250	16.5	15.2	54.4
2010	228	15.4	14.7	62.2
2011	222	16.0	13.8	63.1
2012	207	20.0	10.3	62.8
2013	225	16.0	14.0	64
2014	217	15.0	14.4	59.4
2015	207	15.0	13.8	57
2016	199	16.0	12.4	57.8
2017	205	15.0	13.6	51.7
2018	191	15.0	12.7	55.5
2019	164	13.0	12.6	56.7
2020	147	11.0	13.3	54.4
2021	155	14.0	11.0	52.9
2022	159	13.3	11.9	45.9
2023	154	15.3	10.0	64.9
2024	157	15.8	9.9	72.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deerfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,180 (11.9%)	$8,698 (88.1%)	$9,878
2020	$1,509 (15.4%)	$8,308 (84.6%)	$9,818
2021	$1,492 (14.7%)	$8,651 (85.3%)	$10,143
2022	$1,598 (15.2%)	$8,933 (84.8%)	$10,530

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 1016 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)	47.6	50	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randolph Central School Corp)	32.6	34.5	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)	57.1	71.4	14.3%
3rd Grade Math (Randolph Central School Corp)	48.8	56.3	7.5%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)	54.2	55.2	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph Central School Corp)	37.6	41.3	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)	87.5	65.5	22%
4th Grade Math (Randolph Central School Corp)	52.1	48.6	3.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Deerfield Elementary School)	54.2	51.7	2.5%
4th Grade Science (Randolph Central School Corp)	48.7	36.7	12%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary School)	64.3	45.2	19.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph Central School Corp)	52.3	41.4	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Deerfield Elementary School)	71.4	74.2	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Randolph Central School Corp)	50	54.1	4%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Deerfield Elementary School)	64.3	51.6	12.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Randolph Central School Corp)	54.5	50.5	4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	164	154	6.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	144	4.6%
Two or More Races	9	5	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	64.9%	8.2%

Schools Near Deerfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deerfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	213 W Sr 28	Ridgeville	47380	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 857-2554	157	16	9.9	72.6%	149 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	73.2	260^th of 1010 public elementary schools	74.3%		81.7	160^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.3%	100	40.0	21.4	59.4		44.4	57.1	42.9	71.9		60.5	68.8	$10,531	$1,598	$8,933
Willard Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 W South St	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 584-9171	233	17	13.7	61.8%	204 (87.6%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.2%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	46.1	570^th of 1010 public elementary schools	43.6%		53.9	493^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	51.5%	77	33.7	42.0	30.8		35.2	43.4	43.5	34.6		40.4	37.2	$9,683	$1,599	$8,084
O R Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 S Oak St	Winchester	47394	Randolph County	Randolph Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 584-5581	329	22	15.3	51.4%	280 (85.1%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)								(n/a)												$8,907	$1,645	$7,262
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	905 N Plum St	Union City	47390	Randolph County	Randolph Eastern School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 964-6430	554	41	13.6	57.2%	326 (58.8%)	2 (0.4%)	213 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	17.6	839^th of 1010 public elementary schools	16.9%		35.8	674^th of 1016 public elementary schools	33.7%	165	15.0	9.9	20.6	24.1	17.7	25.0	23.9	17.5	22.9	22.4	15.9	$9,257	$2,126	$7,131
Redkey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Box 6 W Main St	Redkey	47373	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 369-2571	254	25	10.1	52.4%	238 (93.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	42.2	602^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	40.4%		59.9	420^th of 1016 public elementary schools	58.7%	182	21.1	30.8	40.9	40.0	31.1	34.2	38.5	36.4	35.0	35.9	50.0	$11,968	$2,005	$9,963
East Elementary School	Public	K-2	705 E Tallman St	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 726-9418	399	30	13.2	62.7%	345 (86.5%)	6 (1.5%)	42 (10.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)								(n/a)												$11,166	$2,330	$8,835
East Jay Elementary	Public	3-6	225 E Water St	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 726-9371	532	37	14.4	61.7%	450 (84.6%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (12.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	64.8	356^th of 1010 public elementary schools	64.8%		60.9	406^th of 1016 public elementary schools	60.0%	50	54.4	47.7	38.1	34.5	43.8	66.9	45.3	40.3	48.3	50.2	41.8	$10,131	$2,061	$8,069
Monroe Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10421 W Sr 32	Parker City	47368	Randolph County	Monroe Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 468-7725	646	41	15.9	49.2%	601 (93.0%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	61.3	396^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.8%		63.2	374^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.2%	22	35.4	31.3	37.5	45.1	37.2	56.6	48.8	53.8	54.9	53.7	41.3	$9,066	$870	$8,195
West Jay Elementary	Public	K-6	140 Highland Ave	Dunkirk	47336	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 768-6075	243	21	11.3	77.8%	221 (90.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	62.5	386^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.8%		58.7	438^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.9%	52	41.9	68.0	45.5	24.1	44.1	58.1	68.0	36.4	31.0	47.5	45.5	$12,117	$2,475	$9,642
Albany Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 W State St	Albany	47320	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 789-6102	263	23	11.4	69.2%	237 (90.1%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	59.7	418^th of 1010 public elementary schools	58.6%		75.4	227^th of 1016 public elementary schools	77.7%	191	33.3	43.2	41.9		39.7	51.3	61.4	41.9		51.6	39.5	$11,237	$1,701	$9,536

Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?

Students at Deerfield Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Deerfield Elementary School a good school?

Deerfield Elementary School ranks 260^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Deerfield Elementary School in?

Randolph Central School Corp

How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 157 students attended Deerfield Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Deerfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lee L Driver Middle School
High : Winchester Community High School

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