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#815 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 45% in state

Based on limited data

Deer Meadow Primary School

Elementary School · Greencastle Community School Corp · Greencastle, IN

A Greencastle Community School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

1000 Deer Meadow Ln, Greencastle, IN 46135

  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IN statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on IN state average
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,284
Chronic Absenteeism8.3%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Deer Meadow Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,847

Median home value

$200,900

Median rent

$902/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martha J Ridpath Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–21.0 mi178Compare →
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–54.9 mi349Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Greencastle Community School Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deer Meadow Primary School is listed in Greencastle Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deer Meadow Primary School

Deer Meadow Primary School is a public elementary school in Greencastle, IN, part of Greencastle Community School Corp, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #815 of 1,823 schools in IN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deer Meadow Primary School

What grades does Deer Meadow Primary School serve?

Deer Meadow Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Deer Meadow Primary School?

Deer Meadow Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Meadow Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deer Meadow Primary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deer Meadow Primary School rank in IN?

Deer Meadow Primary School ranks #815 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Deer Meadow Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Meadow Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Deer Meadow Primary School a charter school?

No, Deer Meadow Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deer Meadow Primary School a Title I school?

No, Deer Meadow Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Meadow Primary School?

56.4% of students at Deer Meadow Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Putnam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.3%
Area population (ZIP 46135)
19,639
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
36.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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