Maple Ridge Elementary School

8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 858 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maple Ridge Elementary School's student population of 858 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Green and White
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team, One Mission: Success for all Students

School Rankings

Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple Ridge Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#572 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
53%
39%
42%
41%
40%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
73%
62%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Maple Ridge Elementary School is ranked #572 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Maple Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Maple Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton Elementary School, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School?
858 students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Maple Ridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Ridge Elementary School?
Maple Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maple Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Maple Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple Ridge Elementary School part of?
Maple Ridge Elementary School is part of South Madison Com Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 858 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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