- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mapleton, MN
Maple River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maple River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000605542
👥 S:T ratio 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple River Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 424
- students enrolled
Maple River Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maple River School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000605542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Maple River Elementary shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 270000605542 · Mapleton, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.1:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple River Secondary (502 students)
Maple River Elementary shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Maple River Elementary compares
Maple River Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Maple River Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Maple River School District reports $12,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple River Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple River Elementary
How many students attend Maple River Elementary?
Maple River Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mapleton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple River Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 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 River Elementary?
35.4% of students at Maple River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maple River Elementary is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Mapleton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple River Elementary?
Maple River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Maple River School District?
Besides Maple River Elementary, Maple River School District also operates Maple River Secondary (502 students). See the Maple River School District district page for the complete list.