- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 180399000691 · Greencastle, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 10:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Greencastle High School (497 students)
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greencastle Hi
Greencastle High School
497 students
- Tzouanakis Int
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
419 students
- Greencastle Mi
Greencastle Middle School
383 students
- Deer Meadow Pr
Deer Meadow Primary School
359 students
- This school 160
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Martha J Ridpath Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha J Ridpath Elementary School compares
Martha J Ridpath 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,284
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
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.
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
District finance for Greencastle Community School Corp reports $12,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~160 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.