Enrollment
300
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Haven, MI
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263230006769
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Grove Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in South Haven · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI.
School address
District: South Haven Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263230006769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Grove Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Grove Elementary School
Maple Grove Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Haven, Michigan, enrolling 300 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #165.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Haven Public Schools also operates South Haven High School (588 students) and Baseline Middle School (377 students) alongside Maple Grove Elementary 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 Grove Elementary School compares
Maple Grove Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$13,697
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Maple Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Haven Public Schools, which includes Maple Grove Elementary School.
$13,697
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 31.2%
Federal 17.4%
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 Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baseline Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Way South Haven | Smaller | Similar 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Haven, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Grove Elementary School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Grove Elementary School?
68.5% of students at Maple Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Grove Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in South Haven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Grove Elementary School?
Maple Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Grove Elementary School rank among public schools in South Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Haven on the city page.
Is Maple Grove Elementary School a good school?
Maple Grove Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 South Haven Public Schools?
Besides Maple Grove Elementary School, South Haven Public Schools also operates South Haven High School (588 students), Baseline Middle School (377 students), and North Shore Elementary (255 students). See the South Haven Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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