Enrollment
858
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pendleton, IN
Maple Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181044001676
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Ridge Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pendleton, IN.
School address
District: South Madison Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181044001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Ridge Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Ridge Elementary School
Maple Ridge Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Pendleton, Indiana, enrolling 858 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 35% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 858 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 858 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Pendleton's public schools, it stands alongside Pendleton Elementary School (893 students): Maple Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 19.4:1).
South Madison Com Sch Corp also operates Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students) and Pendleton Elementary School (893 students) alongside Maple Ridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maple Ridge Elementary School compares
Maple Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 858 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Maple Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Madison Com Sch Corp, which includes Maple Ridge Elementary School.
$9,834
Per student
-19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Maple Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Pendleton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~858 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School?
Maple Ridge Elementary School has 858 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pendleton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Ridge Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Maple Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Ridge Elementary School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Pendleton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Ridge Elementary School?
Maple Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pendleton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pendleton on the city page.
Is Maple Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Maple Ridge Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Madison Com Sch Corp?
Besides Maple Ridge Elementary School, South Madison Com Sch Corp also operates Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students), Pendleton Elementary School (893 students), and Pendleton Heights Middle School (730 students). See the South Madison Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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