DEER MEADOW PRIMARY SCHOOL

Deer Meadow Primary 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 310 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 18 teachers, Deer Meadow Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact Deer Meadow Primary School at (765) 653-3518 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Deer Meadow Ln
Greencastle, IN 46135
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DEER MEADOW PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greencastle, IN with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
310
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 310 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEER MEADOW PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.6%
Asian
2.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
1.0%

Female
42.9%
Male
57.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.