IndianaSchoolsMartha J Ridpath Elementary School

Martha J Ridpath Elementary School

PublicGrades 02
Greencastle, Indiana · Greencastle Community School Corp
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students178
ST Ratio12.7:1
FRL66%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 448
178
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
66%+14.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–2 in Greencastle, Indiana. The school enrolls 178 students. It is part of the Greencastle Community School Corp district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
178 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–2
DistrictGreencastle Community School Corp
County18133
CityGreencastle
ZIP46135
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180399000691

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment178

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %66%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)