Deer Meadow Primary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Attendance Zone: Deer Meadow Primary School serves the northern part of Greencastle, IN, covering an area of approximately 35.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Meadow Primary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Deer Meadow Students are STARS!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer Meadow Primary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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?
359 students attend Deer Meadow Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Deer Meadow Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Meadow Primary School?
Deer Meadow Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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