- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Maple Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203048
👥 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 Valley School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #35 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Valley School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Valley School ranks #35 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Maple Valley School shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 290002203048 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 4.4:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M Davis School (43 students)
Maple Valley School shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Maple Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M Davis
Helen M Davis School
43 students
- Shady Grove Sc
Shady Grove School
39 students
- Mapaville Scho
Mapaville School
37 students
- This school
Maple Valley School
35 students
- Greene Valley
Greene Valley School
35 students
- Autumn Hill Sc
Autumn Hill School
32 students
What this shows Maple Valley School reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Valley School compares
Maple Valley School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 66% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
4.4:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Missouri - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.3%
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Maple Valley School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Maple Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Autumn Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Valley School
How many students attend Maple Valley School?
Maple Valley School has 35 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Valley School is 4.4:1, which is 66% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 72% 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 Valley School?
32.6% of students at Maple Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Valley School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Valley School?
Maple Valley 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 Valley School rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Valley School ranks #35 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides Maple Valley School, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Helen M Davis School (43 students), Shady Grove School (39 students), and Mapaville School (37 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.