Enrollment
285
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somersworth, NH
Maple Wood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Wood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330624000733
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Wood Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Somersworth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maple Wood Elementary School has class sizes near the New Hampshire median. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Wood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, NH.
School address
District: Somersworth School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330624000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Wood Elementary School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maple Wood Elementary School
Maple Wood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Somersworth, New Hampshire, enrolling 285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 39.5% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the New Hampshire average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Hampshire median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Among 80 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Hampshire schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (10%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Somersworth School District spends $20,822 per pupil, 27% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Somersworth School District also operates Somersworth High School (399 students) and Idlehurst Elementary School (341 students) alongside Maple Wood 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 Wood Elementary School compares
Maple Wood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 84% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$20,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 71.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Maple Wood Elementary School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somersworth School District, which includes Maple Wood Elementary School.
$20,822
Per student
-27%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 34.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 Wood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idlehurst Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somersworth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Wood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maple Wood Elementary School
How many students attend Maple Wood Elementary School?
Maple Wood Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somersworth, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Wood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Wood Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 5% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maple Wood Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Maple Wood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Wood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Wood Elementary School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Somersworth, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Wood Elementary School?
Maple Wood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Wood Elementary School rank among public schools in Somersworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Wood Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Somersworth, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Somersworth on the city page.
Is Maple Wood Elementary School a good school?
Maple Wood Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Hampshire median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Hampshire 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 Somersworth School District?
Besides Maple Wood Elementary School, Somersworth School District also operates Somersworth High School (399 students), Idlehurst Elementary School (341 students), and Somersworth Middle School (286 students). See the Somersworth School District district page for the complete list.
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