- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Des Moines, IA
Maple Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051001503
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Grove Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051001503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Maple Grove Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 193051001503 · West Des Moines, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 16.5:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Maple Grove Elementary School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Maple Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school 577
Maple Grove Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Maple Grove Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Grove Elementary School compares
Maple Grove Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 18.5%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Maple Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in West Des Moines
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Grove Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Maple Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Grove Elementary School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in West Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in West Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Maple Grove Elementary School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.