Enrollment
160
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greencastle, IN
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martha J Ridpath Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180399000691
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Greencastle · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha J Ridpath Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Greencastle, IN.
School address
District: Greencastle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180399000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha J Ridpath Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Greencastle, Indiana, enrolling 160 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Indiana schools and 37% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Indiana schools, with 160 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Greencastle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tzouanakis Intermediate School (419 students): Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 15.5:1).
Greencastle Community School Corp also operates Greencastle High School (497 students) and Tzouanakis Intermediate School (419 students) alongside Martha J Ridpath 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 Martha J Ridpath Elementary School compares
Martha J Ridpath 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,259
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 91.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greencastle Community School Corp, which includes Martha J Ridpath Elementary School.
$11,259
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 Martha J Ridpath Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tzouanakis Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greencastle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Meadow Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha J Ridpath Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Greencastle
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~160 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
How many students attend Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greencastle, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is 10:1, which is 37% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Martha J Ridpath Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Greencastle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martha J Ridpath Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greencastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha J Ridpath Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Greencastle, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greencastle on the city page.
Is Martha J Ridpath Elementary School a good school?
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Greencastle Community School Corp?
Besides Martha J Ridpath Elementary School, Greencastle Community School Corp also operates Greencastle High School (497 students), Tzouanakis Intermediate School (419 students), and Greencastle Middle School (383 students). See the Greencastle Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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