Martha J Ridpath Elementary School

711 South Central Ave
Greencastle, IN 46135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martha J Ridpath Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
“Every child is a star.”

School Rankings

The diversity score of Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(22-23)
28.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
160 students attend Martha J Ridpath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Martha J Ridpath Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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