TZOUANAKIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Tzouanakis Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greencastle Community School Corp school district, located in Greencastle, IN with about 432 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Tzouanakis Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Tzouanakis Intermediate School, located in Greencastle, Indiana, serves as a vital bridge in the local educational system, typically catering to students in grades 3 through 5. As an intermediate school, its curriculum and environment are specifically designed to meet the unique developmental needs of "tweens," focusing on the transition from the foundational learning of primary school to the more complex, departmentalized structure of middle school. The school emphasizes building academic independence, strengthening core literacy and numeracy skills, and fostering a sense of community among its student body.

Beyond academics, Tzouanakis is deeply integrated into the Greencastle community, often prioritizing a supportive social-emotional environment. The school staff works to create a culture that encourages student responsibility, character development, and active participation in extracurricular activities. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor they will encounter in the upper grades while ensuring they feel connected to their peers and teachers during these formative years.

For more information, contact Tzouanakis Intermediate School at (765) 653-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.