Enrollment
359
Elementary
DISTRICT 313 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180399001625
Deer Meadow Primary School
1000 Deer Meadow Ln, Greencastle, IN 46135 · (765) 653-3518 · Putnam County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL359 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
189 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 113 | 31% |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 72 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 83 | 23% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Deer Meadow Primary School→Tzouanakis Intermediate School→Greencastle Middle School→Greencastle High School
Based on grade levels within Greencastle Community School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Deer Meadow Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Putnam County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 359 | #704 of 1,079 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.1:1 | #888 of 991 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.8% | #914 of 996 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.6% | #532 of 1,058 | #4 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +15.8% | #117 of 353 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
359
+123 (+52%) vs 2020
+23% since 2010-11, when it was 291
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 359 | 19.8 | 18.1:1 | 53% (189) |
| 2023-24 | 312 | 19.5 | 16.0:1 | 56% (176) |
| 2022-23 | 315 | 22.5 | 14.0:1 | 57% (178) |
| 2020-21 | 236 | 16 | 14.8:1 | 46% (109) |
| 2017-18 | 310 | 18 | 17.2:1 | 50% (155) |
| 2015-16 | 321 | 17 | 18.9:1 | 51% (163) |
| 2010-11 | 291 | 15 | 19.4:1 | 52% (151) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Deer Meadow Primary School.
About Deer Meadow Primary School
Deer Meadow Primary School is a small elementary school that serves part of Greencastle, Indiana. The school serves 359 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25.
Enrollment across the 5 schools in Greencastle Community School Corp totals 1,818 students.
The student body at Deer Meadow Primary School is 94% White. Enrollment also includes 3% Hispanic. The county population is about 91% White, within a few points of the school. Deer Meadow Primary School's diversity index is 12%, against a US figure of 70%.
Deer Meadow Primary School's 19.8 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 18.1:1. That is higher than the 15.5:1 average for elementary schools in Indiana. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 53%.
Census Bureau estimates for Putnam County show that the median household income is $78,378, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. There are 19 public schools in Putnam County, enrolling about 7,322 students in all.
The school nearest to Deer Meadow Primary School is Greencastle High School, at a distance of about 0.4 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 7.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Federal records list enrollment at Deer Meadow Primary School as 236 in 2020-21 and 359 in 2024-25. A change that size can reflect a shift in the grades the school serves as well as a change in students. The ratio was 14.8:1 in 2020-21 and 18.1:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Deer Meadow Primary School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Putnam County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,280
Census ACS
Median income
$78,378
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
7,322 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Greencastle Community School Corp
- Greencastle High SchoolHigh · 497 students
- Tzouanakis Intermediate SchoolElementary · 419 students
- Greencastle Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
- Martha J Ridpath Elementary SchoolElementary · 160 students
Other schools in Greencastle
- Greencastle High SchoolHigh · 497 students
- Tzouanakis Intermediate SchoolElementary · 419 students
- Greencastle Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
- South Putnam High SchoolHigh · 354 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- South Putnam Middle SchoolMiddle · 268 students
Nearby schools
- Greencastle High School0.4 mi · 497
- Tzouanakis Intermediate School0.5 mi · 419
- Greencastle Middle School0.6 mi · 383
- Martha J Ridpath Elementary School1.0 mi · 160
- South Putnam Middle School4.8 mi · 268
- South Putnam High School4.8 mi · 354
Frequently asked questions
About Deer Meadow Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Deer Meadow Primary School?
Deer Meadow Primary School enrolls approximately 359 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Deer Meadow Primary School serve?
Deer Meadow Primary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Deer Meadow Primary School?
Approximately 18.1:1 students per teacher at Deer Meadow Primary School.
How diverse is Deer Meadow Primary School?
Deer Meadow Primary School reports a student body of 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Deer Meadow Primary School in?
Deer Meadow Primary School is part of Greencastle Community School Corp.
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