Maple Ridge Elementary School

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Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks 262 nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maple Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pendleton, Indiana, serving 783 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the South Madison Community School Corporation, which is ranked 50 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Maple Ridge stands out for its higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools like East Elementary and Pendleton Elementary. However, the school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. Academically, Maple Ridge's test scores are generally higher than the district average, but lag behind high-performing schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, such as Geist Elementary and Thorpe Creek Elementary.

Interestingly, Maple Ridge has seen a steady decline in racial diversity over the past few years, even as nearby schools have become more diverse. The school's ranking has also fluctuated, suggesting inconsistent performance. To better serve its diverse student population and improve academic outcomes, Maple Ridge may benefit from a closer examination of its practices and a more targeted approach to addressing the specific needs of its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064

(765) 778-3818

District: South Madison Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
262^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,031

Students who attend Maple Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pendleton Heights Middle School
High:	Pendleton Heights High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 716

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the South Madison Com School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.94. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Madison Com School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maple Ridge Elementary School is 16.5. 1 elementary schools in the South Madison Com School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Maple Ridge Elementary School employs 43.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maple Ridge Elementary School is $8,031, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the South Madison Com School Corp District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Maple Ridge Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Madison Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Madison Com School Corp 50^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maple Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	52.71	187^th	326	42.6%
2005	57.88	444^th	959	53.7%
2006	62.31	380^th	961	60.5%
2007	59.38	442^nd	985	55.1%
2008	57.40	480^th	996	51.8%
2009	60.05	452^nd	1003	54.9%
2010	65.58	367^th	1009	63.6%
2011	56.47	527^th	1025	48.6%
2012	69.82	284^th	1015	72.0%
2013	62.48	442^nd	1035	57.3%
2014	61.33	455^th	1036	56.1%
2015	72.50	253^rd	1040	75.7%
2016	64.78	396^th	1046	62.1%
2017	73.13	265^th	1033	74.3%
2018	67.73	342^nd	1027	66.7%
2019	69.83	302^nd	1031	70.7%
2021	60.14	411^th	1016	59.5%
2022	58.27	443^rd	1020	56.6%
2023	67.59	331^st	1016	67.4%
2024	72.94	262^nd	1010	74.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maple Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	522	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2003	522	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2004	591	4	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2005	656	7	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	672
2006	785	12	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
2007	755	11	2	20	0	n/a	n/a	24	812
2008	765	19	4	23	0	n/a	n/a	23	834
2009	808	19	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	34	886
2010	581	13	6	16	2	n/a	n/a	29	647
2011	586	12	5	17	1	0	26	0	647
2012	582	15	10	14	2	0	35	0	658
2013	427	16	5	7	1	0	23	0	479
2014	627	27	7	12	1	0	28	0	702
2015	631	32	6	17	0	0	28	0	714
2016	627	27	6	27	0	0	25	0	712
2017	608	18	4	28	1	0	28	0	687
2018	618	19	5	32	2	0	35	0	711
2019	604	24	3	42	1	0	40	0	714
2020	615	29	4	47	1	0	46	0	742
2021	598	19	8	50	1	0	51	0	727
2022	634	28	11	71	4	0	47	0	795
2023	585	44	27	82	2	0	43	0	783
2024	526	30	27	92	0	0	41	0	716

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maple Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	528	25.5	20.7	23.7
2003	528	25.5	20.7	23.7
2004	601	29.0	20.7	23.6
2005	672	34.5	19.5	28
2006	815	34.5	23.6	17.1
2007	812	n/a	n/a	25.8
2008	834	40.0	20.9	30.8
2009	886	46.0	19.3	33.8
2010	647	37.0	17.4	37.7
2011	647	27.4	23.5	39.6
2012	658	31.0	21.2	36.8
2013	479	27.5	17.4	35.3
2014	702	33.5	20.9	39.6
2015	714	33.0	21.6	38.7
2016	712	34.0	20.9	34.8
2017	687	35.0	19.6	31
2018	711	34.1	20.8	34.2
2019	714	37.0	19.2	34.7
2020	742	36.0	20.6	38.8
2021	727	40.0	18.1	37.1
2022	795	41.8	19.0	34.1
2023	783	40.0	19.5	45.5
2024	716	43.1	16.5	46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maple Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	528	25.5	20.7	23.7
2003	528	25.5	20.7	23.7
2004	601	29.0	20.7	23.6
2005	672	34.5	19.5	28
2006	815	34.5	23.6	17.1
2007	812	n/a	n/a	25.8
2008	834	40.0	20.9	30.8
2009	886	46.0	19.3	33.8
2010	647	37.0	17.4	37.7
2011	647	27.4	23.5	39.6
2012	658	31.0	21.2	36.8
2013	479	27.5	17.4	35.3
2014	702	33.5	20.9	39.6
2015	714	33.0	21.6	38.7
2016	712	34.0	20.9	34.8
2017	687	35.0	19.6	31
2018	711	34.1	20.8	34.2
2019	714	37.0	19.2	34.7
2020	742	36.0	20.6	38.8
2021	727	40.0	18.1	37.1
2022	795	41.8	19.0	34.1
2023	783	40.0	19.5	45.5
2024	716	43.1	16.5	46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maple Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$174 (2.3%)	$7,464 (97.7%)	$7,638
2020	$225 (3.0%)	$7,384 (97.0%)	$7,609
2021	$352 (4.6%)	$7,370 (95.4%)	$7,722
2022	$901 (11.2%)	$7,129 (88.8%)	$8,031

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maple Ridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 302^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 331^st of 1016 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	39.8	36.9	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Madison Com School Corp)	49.9	46.5	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	66.1	64.5	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (South Madison Com School Corp)	71.2	68	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	50	43.8	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Madison Com School Corp)	56	43	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	62.5	63.5	1%
4th Grade Math (South Madison Com School Corp)	69.2	62.5	6.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	58.3	42.7	15.6%
4th Grade Science (South Madison Com School Corp)	62.6	44.9	17.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	48.4	50.5	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Madison Com School Corp)	54.9	49	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	55.8	41.9	13.9%
5th Grade Math (South Madison Com School Corp)	60.6	51.3	9.3%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	52.6	41	11.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Madison Com School Corp)	58.7	47	11.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	64.6	47.9	16.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Madison Com School Corp)	62.8	53.8	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	66.7	43.6	23.1%
6th Grade Math (South Madison Com School Corp)	61.8	54.4	7.4%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Maple Ridge Elementary School)	64.6	41	23.6%
6th Grade Science (South Madison Com School Corp)	61.9	49.9	12%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	714	783	9.7%
African American	24	44	83.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	27	800%
Hispanic	42	82	95.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	604	585	3.1%
Two or More Races	40	43	7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	45.5%	10.7%

Schools Near Maple Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maple Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8537 S Cr 650 W	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 778-3818	716	43	16.5	46.1%	526 (73.5%)	30 (4.2%)	92 (12.8%)	27 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	72.9	262^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	74.1%		67.6	331^st of 1016 public elementary schools	67.4%	69	41.6	38.8	46.9	55.7	45.3	75.3	59.9	54.6	45.2	58.5	47.4	$8,031	$901	$7,129
Pendleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	327 S East St	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 778-2117	870	49	17.6	37.6%	779 (89.5%)	18 (2.1%)	36 (4.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.8%)	75.5	231^st of 1010 public elementary schools	77.1%		82.2	156^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.6%	75	35.8	54.1	47.0	56.9	48.7	60.8	63.1	50.4	59.2	58.5	45.2	$8,694	$264	$8,430
Southeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12500 Cyntheanne Road	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4340	828	47	17.4	10.5%	485 (58.6%)	60 (7.2%)	41 (5.0%)	180 (21.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.0%)	92.3	54^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.7%		88.7	76^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.5%	22	62.1	69.3			65.7	73.6	77.7			75.6		$8,404	$325	$8,079
Eden Elementary School	Public	K-3	8185 N Sr 9	Greenfield	46140	Hancock County	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 326-3117	166	10	17.4	34.9%	145 (87.3%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)								(n/a)	50.0				50.0	76.1				76.1		$10,875	$267	$10,608
Thorpe Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	14642 E 126th St	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4310	595	35	17.1	11.4%	399 (67.1%)	37 (6.2%)	25 (4.2%)	91 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.1%)	96.5	15^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.4	23^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	97.7%	8	66.7	83.8			74.3	82.6	87.4			84.7		$9,289	$331	$8,958
Fortville Elementary School	Public	K-5	8414 N 200 W	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 485-3180	718	52	13.9	34.7%	569 (79.2%)	46 (6.4%)	40 (5.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.1%)	68.7	310^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.3%		68.8	316^th of 1016 public elementary schools	68.9%	6	36.1	50.4	52.9		46.6	51.6	59.0	50.4		54.0	45.4	$9,722	$795	$8,927
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy	Public	PK	1806 W Sr 234	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 485-3100	142	2	71.0	21.8%	107 (75.4%)	18 (12.7%)	7 (4.9%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)								(n/a)												$3,175	$288	$2,888
Lapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2865 S Sr 13	Lapel	46051	Madison County	Frankton-Lapel Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 534-3101	687	33	21.0	0.4%	650 (94.6%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.1%)	66.4	339^th of 1010 public elementary schools	66.4%		68.2	323^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	68.2%	16	37.1	44.4	50.0		44.1	62.9	52.1	48.0		53.9	43.0	$7,182	$537	$6,645
Fall Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12131 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4180	508	32	15.6	14.0%	352 (69.3%)	45 (8.9%)	22 (4.3%)	57 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	93.2	48^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.2%		94.9	29^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.1%	19	63.7	62.3			63.0	88.5	75.4			81.5		$11,118	$299	$10,819
Geist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14051 E 104th St	Fishers	46040	Hancock County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4260	654	41	15.7	16.8%	430 (65.7%)	35 (5.4%)	39 (6.0%)	89 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.9%)	93.3	46^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.4%		93.3	40^th of 1016 public elementary schools	96.1%	6	66.0	78.1			71.8	75.9	72.7			74.4		$9,513	$329	$9,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Ridge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Maple Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Maple Ridge Elementary School are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

What district is Maple Ridge Elementary School in?

South Madison Com School Corp

What schools do graduates of Maple Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Maple Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pendleton Heights Middle School
High : Pendleton Heights High School

How many students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 716 students attended Maple Ridge Elementary School.

Is Maple Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks 262^nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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