Enrollment
313
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loves Park, IL
Maple Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171824002103
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Loves Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 313
- students enrolled
Maple Elem School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Loves Park, IL.
School address
District: Harlem Ud 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 171824002103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Elem School
Maple Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Loves Park, Illinois, enrolling 313 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 39% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Loves Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Windsor Elem School (315 students): Maple Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 13.5:1).
Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students) and Harlem Middle School (1,330 students) alongside Maple Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maple Elem School compares
Maple Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 313 Top 61% in Illinois - larger than 39% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171824002103
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Maple Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.3%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlem Ud 122, which includes Maple Elem School.
$18,860
Per student
+11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Maple Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlem Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Machesney Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Loves Park
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Elem School
How many students attend Maple Elem School?
Maple Elem School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loves Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Elem School is 19.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Elem School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Loves Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Elem School?
Maple Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Elem School rank among elementary schools in Loves Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Loves Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Loves Park on the city page.
Is Maple Elem School a good school?
Maple Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harlem Ud 122?
Besides Maple Elem School, Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students), Harlem Middle School (1,330 students), and Donald C Parker Early Educ Center (571 students). See the Harlem Ud 122 district page for the complete list.