- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sterling Heights, MI
Maple Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 268072000616
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Lane School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 30
- public schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Lane School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Lane School ranks #3 of 30 public schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Macomb Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268072000616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Maple Lane School grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+20.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 268072000616 · Sterling Heights, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 4.6:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bozymowski Center (317 students)
Maple Lane School grew from 53 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+20.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Maple Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bozymowski Cen
Bozymowski Center
317 students
- Glen H Peters
Glen H Peters School
204 students
- Keith Bovensch
Keith Bovenschen School
190 students
- Lutz School fo
Lutz School for Work Experience
134 students
- Neil E Reid Hi 81
Neil E Reid High School
81 students
- This school 55
Maple Lane School
55 students
What this shows Maple Lane School reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Lane School compares
Maple Lane School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Maple Lane School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Maple Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozymowski Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen H Peters School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keith Bovenschen School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lutz School for Work Experience | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil E Reid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~55 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Lane School
How many students attend Maple Lane School?
Maple Lane School has 55 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Lane School is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 71% 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 Lane School?
60.4% of students at Maple Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Lane School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Lane School?
Maple Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Lane School rank among public schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Lane School ranks #3 of 30 public schools in Sterling Heights, 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 Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Macomb Isd?
Besides Maple Lane School, Macomb Isd also operates Bozymowski Center (317 students), Glen H Peters School (204 students), and Keith Bovenschen School (190 students). See the Macomb Isd district page for the complete list.