- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greencastle, IN
Deer Meadow Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Meadow Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180399001625
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Meadow Primary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Greencastle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Meadow Primary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Meadow Primary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Greencastle, IN.
School address
District: Greencastle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180399001625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Deer Meadow Primary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180399001625 · Greencastle, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 16.3:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Greencastle High School (497 students)
Deer Meadow Primary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Deer Meadow Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greencastle Hi
Greencastle High School
497 students
- Tzouanakis Int
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
419 students
- Greencastle Mi
Greencastle Middle School
383 students
- This school
Deer Meadow Primary School
359 students
- Martha J Ridpa 160
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Deer Meadow Primary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Meadow Primary School compares
Deer Meadow Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Deer Meadow Primary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greencastle Community School Corp reports $12,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Meadow Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tzouanakis Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greencastle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha J Ridpath Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Meadow Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Meadow Primary School
How many students attend Deer Meadow Primary School?
Deer Meadow Primary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greencastle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Meadow Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Meadow Primary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Meadow Primary School?
51.7% of students at Deer Meadow Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Meadow Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Meadow Primary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Greencastle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Meadow Primary School?
Deer Meadow Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Meadow Primary School rank among public schools in Greencastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Meadow Primary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Greencastle, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greencastle on the city page.
What other schools are in Greencastle Community School Corp?
Besides Deer Meadow Primary School, Greencastle Community School Corp also operates Greencastle High School (497 students), Tzouanakis Intermediate School (419 students), and Greencastle Middle School (383 students). See the Greencastle Community School Corp district page for the complete list.