- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tulare, CA
Maple Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maple Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063987006615
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 20
- elementary schools in Tulare · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elementary ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA.
School address
District: Tulare City · California
NCES ID 063987006615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Maple Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063987006615 · Tulare, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 22.1:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mulcahy Middle (745 students)
Maple Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maple Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mulcahy Middle
Mulcahy Middle
745 students
- Garden Element
Garden Elementary
689 students
- Mission Valley
Mission Valley Elementary
671 students
- Pleasant Eleme
Pleasant Elementary
668 students
- Alpine Vista
Alpine Vista
659 students
- This school
Maple Elementary
574 students
What this shows Maple Elementary reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Elementary compares
Maple Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.4%
White 6.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Maple Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulare City reports $15,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulcahy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garden Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mission Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpine Vista | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Tulare
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Sundale Elementary
Standard public school
840 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Mulcahy Middle
Standard public school
745 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Garden Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Valley Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Elementary
Standard public school
668 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Elementary
How many students attend Maple Elementary?
Maple Elementary has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tulare, CA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Elementary?
88.5% of students at Maple Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maple Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 90.4% of enrollment, in Tulare, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Elementary?
Maple Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tulare?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elementary ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Tulare, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tulare on the city page.
What other schools are in Tulare City?
Besides Maple Elementary, Tulare City also operates Mulcahy Middle (745 students), Garden Elementary (689 students), and Mission Valley Elementary (671 students). See the Tulare City district page for the complete list.