Deer Meadow Primary School

1000 Deer Meadow Ln
Greencastle, IN 46135

359 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Deer Meadow Primary School, located at 1000 Deer Meadow Lane in Greencastle, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Greencastle Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of its youngest learners, typically focusing on early elementary grades. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the school aims to build a strong educational base that prepares students for their future transitions into intermediate and middle school levels.

As a central part of the Greencastle community, Deer Meadow Primary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, often engaging families and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. The school curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Through its commitment to excellence and student-centered instruction, Deer Meadow Primary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to grow and succeed in their early formative years.

359

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Meadow Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
337 (93.9%)
Hispanic
11 (3.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greencastle Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)653-3518
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 113

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 83