- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithville, MO
Maple Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maple Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292841001753
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Smithville, MO.
School address
District: Smithville R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292841001753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Maple Elementary held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 292841001753 · Smithville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.2:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithville High (845 students)
Maple Elementary held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Maple Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithville Hig
Smithville High
845 students
- Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Elementary
492 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
448 students
- Smithville Mid
Smithville Middle
371 students
- This school
Maple Elementary
358 students
What this shows Maple Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Elementary compares
Maple Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 53% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Maple Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smithville R-Ii reports $12,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithville Middle | 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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Elementary
How many students attend Maple Elementary?
Maple Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Elementary?
21.8% of students at Maple Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maple Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Smithville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Elementary?
Maple Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Smithville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Smithville on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithville R-Ii?
Besides Maple Elementary, Smithville R-Ii also operates Smithville High (845 students), Eagle Heights Elementary (492 students), and Horizon Elementary (448 students). See the Smithville R-Ii district page for the complete list.