- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge, MD
Maple Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240030000617
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Elementary School has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cambridge, MD.
School address
District: Dorchester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240030000617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Maple Elementary School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 240030000617 · Cambridge, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students)
Maple Elementary School grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Maple Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Sout
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
811 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester High School
526 students
- Mace's Lane Mi
Mace's Lane Middle School
490 students
- This school
Maple Elementary School
483 students
- North Dorchest
North Dorchester Middle School
414 students
- Sandy Hill Ele
Sandy Hill Elementary
393 students
What this shows Maple Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Elementary School compares
Maple Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 104% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Maryland - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$21,340
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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
African American 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 20.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Maple Elementary School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dorchester County Public Schools reports $21,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-South Dorchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mace's Lane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Dorchester Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Cambridge
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Elementary School
How many students attend Maple Elementary School?
Maple Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge, MD. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Maple Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Elementary School is African American at 37.9% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Elementary School?
Maple Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Cambridge, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Dorchester County Public Schools?
Besides Maple Elementary School, Dorchester County Public Schools also operates Cambridge-South Dorchester High School (811 students), North Dorchester High School (526 students), and Mace's Lane Middle School (490 students). See the Dorchester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.