Deer Meadow Primary School

1000 Deer Meadow Ln
Greencastle, IN 46135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Deer Meadow Primary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Deer Meadow Primary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
312 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Deer Meadow Primary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
15%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Deer Meadow Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deer Meadow Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Deer Meadow Primary School often compared to?
Deer Meadow Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martha J Ridpath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Deer Meadow Primary School?
312 students attend Deer Meadow Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Deer Meadow Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Meadow Primary School?
Deer Meadow Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Meadow Primary School offer ?
Deer Meadow Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Deer Meadow Primary School part of?
Deer Meadow Primary School is part of Greencastle Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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