Enrollment
359
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Meadow Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Meadow Primary School
Deer Meadow Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greencastle, Indiana, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 359 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Greencastle Community School Corp also operates Greencastle High School (497 students) and Tzouanakis Intermediate School (419 students) alongside Deer Meadow Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deer Meadow Primary School compares
Deer Meadow Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,259
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greencastle Community School Corp, which includes Deer Meadow Primary School.
$11,259
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Deer Meadow Primary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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