MARTHA J RIDPATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greencastle Community School Corp school district, located in Greencastle, IN with about 201 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Martha J Ridpath Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Martha J. Ridpath Elementary School, located at 711 South Central Avenue in Greencastle, Indiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Greencastle Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and character growth. As a cornerstone of the local Greencastle community, Ridpath Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to engage positively with their peers and surroundings.

The school is known for its commitment to student-centered instruction, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and community involvement, Martha J. Ridpath Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, fostering an atmosphere where staff, families, and the community work together to promote student achievement and well-being.

For more information, contact Martha J Ridpath Elementary School at (765) 653-3315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.