Deer Meadow Primary School

1000 Deer Meadow Ln
Greencastle, IN 46135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Deer Meadow Primary School's student population of 309 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
309 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Deer Meadow Primary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
97%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
309 students attend Deer Meadow Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Deer Meadow Primary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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