Enrollment
670
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsville, NY
Maple West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maple West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363147004215
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple West Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Williamsville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple West Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple West Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Williamsville, NY.
School address
District: Williamsville Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363147004215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple West Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple West Elementary School
Maple West Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Williamsville, New York, enrolling 670 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 588 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #58, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Williamsville Central School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students) and Williamsville East High School (940 students) alongside Maple West Elementary School.
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 West Elementary School compares
Maple West Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$19,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 74.6%
Asian 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Maple West Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsville Central School District, which includes Maple West Elementary School.
$19,132
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 26.6%
Federal 6.6%
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 West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Transit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsville South High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maple West Elementary School
How many students attend Maple West Elementary School?
Maple West Elementary School has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple West Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple West Elementary School?
19.4% of students at Maple West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maple West Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Williamsville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple West Elementary School?
Maple West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 West Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Williamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple West Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Williamsville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Williamsville on the city page.
Is Maple West Elementary School a good school?
Maple West Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Williamsville Central School District?
Besides Maple West Elementary School, Williamsville Central School District also operates Williamsville North High School (1,307 students), Williamsville East High School (940 students), and Transit Middle School (912 students). See the Williamsville Central School District district page for the complete list.
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