Maple Ridge Elementary School

858 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Maple Ridge Elementary School, located in Pendleton, Indiana, is part of the South Madison Community School Corporation. The school serves a student population ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Known for its commitment to a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to foster student success.

Academically, Maple Ridge Elementary places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also integrating opportunities for enrichment and extracurricular involvement. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards for its students and staff, utilizing modern instructional practices to meet diverse learning needs. As a focal point of the local community, it strives to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

858

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maple Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	623
Hispanic	108
Black	38
Asian	34
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
623 (72.6%)
Hispanic
108 (12.6%)
Two or More
53 (6.2%)
Black
38 (4.4%)
Asian
34 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Madison Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(765)778-3818
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	105

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 151

Grade 6 102