Martha J Ridpath Elementary School

711 South Central Ave
Greencastle, IN 46135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 Stats (2025)

  • 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

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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 grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
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
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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 Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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

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