Martha J Ridpath Elementary School serves 178 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School's student population of 178 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
鈥淓very child is a star.鈥
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Martha J Ridpath Elementary School often compared to?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Meadow Primary School, Tzouanakis Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
178 students attend Martha J Ridpath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Martha J Ridpath Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martha J Ridpath Elementary School offer ?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martha J Ridpath Elementary School part of?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is part of Greencastle Community School Corporation School District.
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