Enrollment
484
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 422184004009
Maple Ridge El Sch — Somerset, PA
Federal NCES profile for Maple Ridge El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Ridge El Sch earns an F Resource Investment Index (31/100), with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- F
- Resource Index · 31/100
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 484
- students enrolled
School address
District: Somerset Area Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Ridge El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maple Ridge El Sch reports 484 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% below the Pennsylvania average and 2% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Somerset Area Sd spends $19,325 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.2% from local sources (property taxes), 37.1% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maple Ridge El Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 9% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 68% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
484 larger than 60% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 9% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 43% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,325
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 484 Top 54% in Pennsylvania — larger than 46% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.9% -9% vs state
NCES ID 422184004009
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset Area Sd, which includes Maple Ridge El Sch.
$19,325
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.1%
Federal 8.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
Similar other schools in Somerset
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Ridge El Sch
How many students attend Maple Ridge El Sch?
Maple Ridge El Sch has 484 students enrolled. It is a other school in Somerset, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Ridge El Sch?
52.9% of students at Maple Ridge El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Ridge El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Maple Ridge El Sch is White at 92.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Somerset, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Ridge El Sch?
Maple Ridge El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.