Deer Meadow Primary School serves 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Meadow Primary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer Meadow Primary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
315 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 14:1, which is lower 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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