Martha J Ridpath Primary School in Greencastle, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Martha J Ridpath Primary School is a town public school in Greencastle, Indiana that is part of Greencastle Community School Corporation. It serves 182 students in grades Pre-K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 2

182 Students

13 Teachers

711 S Central Ave

Greencastle, IN 46135 View local requests

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Martha J Ridpath Primary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Whited

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Martha J Ridpath Primary School Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Martha J Ridpath Primary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 31, 2026

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