Enrollment
484
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, PA
Maple Ridge El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Maple Ridge El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422184004009
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Ridge El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Ridge El Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Ridge El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somerset, PA.
School address
District: Somerset Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422184004009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-11% 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
What stands out at Maple Ridge El Sch
Maple Ridge El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Somerset, Pennsylvania, enrolling 484 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 477 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #460, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Somerset's public schools, it stands alongside Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs (1,054 students): Maple Ridge El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 11.7:1).
Somerset Area Sd also operates Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs (1,054 students) and Eagle View El Sch (439 students) alongside Maple Ridge El Sch.
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 Ridge El Sch compares
Maple Ridge El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$17,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Maple Ridge El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset Area Sd, which includes Maple Ridge El Sch.
$17,305
Per student
-4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Maple Ridge El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle View El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Ridge El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Somerset
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 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% of enrollment, in Somerset, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Ridge El Sch?
Maple Ridge El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Ridge El Sch rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Ridge El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somerset, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somerset on the city page.
Is Maple Ridge El Sch a good school?
Maple Ridge El Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Somerset Area Sd?
Besides Maple Ridge El Sch, Somerset Area Sd also operates Somerset Area Jr-Sr Hs (1,054 students) and Eagle View El Sch (439 students). See the Somerset Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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