- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Maple Ridge Elementary School shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 181044001676 · Pendleton, IN Other · MID · TRAD
858 enr · 21.4:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students)
Maple Ridge Elementary School shrank from 783 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Maple Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights High School
1,502 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary School
893 students
- This school
Maple Ridge Elementary School
858 students
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights Middle School
730 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
687 students
What this shows Maple Ridge Elementary School reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Ridge Elementary School compares
Maple Ridge Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for South Madison Com Sch Corp reports $10,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~858 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), down 67.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.