- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara Falls, NY
Maple Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362082002934
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Avenue School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Avenue School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Avenue School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082002934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Maple Avenue School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 362082002934 · Niagara Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 18.5:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students)
Maple Avenue School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maple Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls High School
2,034 students
- Harry F Abate 650
Harry F Abate Elementary School
650 students
- Lasalle Prepar 539
Lasalle Preparatory School
539 students
- Cataract Eleme 496
Cataract Elementary School
496 students
- Hyde Park Scho 476
Hyde Park School
476 students
- This school 388
Maple Avenue School
388 students
What this shows Maple Avenue School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Avenue School compares
Maple Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 57% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
White 29.4%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Maple Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niagara Falls City School District reports $22,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry F Abate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide other 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Avenue School
How many students attend Maple Avenue School?
Maple Avenue School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Avenue School is 18.5:1, which is 57% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Avenue School?
70.8% of students at Maple Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Avenue School is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Avenue School?
Maple Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Avenue School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niagara Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Niagara Falls City School District?
Besides Maple Avenue School, Niagara Falls City School District also operates Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students), Harry F Abate Elementary School (650 students), and Lasalle Preparatory School (539 students). See the Niagara Falls City School District district page for the complete list.