- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sussex, WI
Maple Avenue Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maple Avenue Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550603000666
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Avenue Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Sussex · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Avenue Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Sussex, WI.
School address
District: Hamilton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550603000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Maple Avenue Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 550603000666 · Sussex, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 18.3:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High (1,577 students)
Maple Avenue Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Maple Avenue Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High
1,577 students
- Templeton Midd
Templeton Middle
766 students
- Silver Spring
Silver Spring Intermediate
758 students
- Marcy Elementa 488
Marcy Elementary
488 students
- This school 457
Maple Avenue Elementary
457 students
- Woodside Eleme 456
Woodside Elementary
456 students
What this shows Maple Avenue Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Avenue Elementary compares
Maple Avenue Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Asian 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Maple Avenue Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton School District reports $13,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple Avenue Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Templeton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Spring Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Avenue Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Sussex
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Avenue Elementary
How many students attend Maple Avenue Elementary?
Maple Avenue Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sussex, WI. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Avenue Elementary?
13.7% of students at Maple Avenue Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Avenue Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maple Avenue Elementary is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Sussex, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Avenue Elementary?
Maple Avenue Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Avenue Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sussex?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Avenue Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Sussex, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sussex on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton School District?
Besides Maple Avenue Elementary, Hamilton School District also operates Hamilton High (1,577 students), Templeton Middle (766 students), and Silver Spring Intermediate (758 students). See the Hamilton School District district page for the complete list.