Deer Meadow Primary School vs Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Meadow Primary School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
359 students
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
160 students
| Measure | Deer Meadow Primary School Greencastle, Indiana | Martha J Ridpath Elementary School Greencastle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 1,053 | #640 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #29944 of 50,301 | #26440 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 359 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Greencastle | Greencastle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martha J Ridpath Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 43.0).
- •Deer Meadow Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 70.6%).
- •Martha J Ridpath Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.9).
- •Deer Meadow Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 160.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Meadow Primary School better than Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Martha J Ridpath Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 43.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deer Meadow Primary School and Martha J Ridpath Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Greencastle and Greencastle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Meadow Primary School: 359. Martha J Ridpath Elementary School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Meadow Primary School and Martha J Ridpath Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Deer Meadow Primary School is 734th of 1,053 and Martha J Ridpath Elementary School is 640th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).