Enrollment
488
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amherst, NY
Maplemere Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maplemere Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362850003829
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maplemere Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Amherst · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maplemere Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maplemere Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Amherst, NY.
School address
District: Sweet Home Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362850003829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maplemere Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maplemere Elementary School
Maplemere Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Amherst, New York, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 911 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #727, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sweet Home Central School District also operates Sweet Home Senior High School (1,105 students) and Sweet Home Middle School (858 students) alongside Maplemere 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 Maplemere Elementary School compares
Maplemere 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$23,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 56.6%
Asian 22.1%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Maplemere Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweet Home Central School District, which includes Maplemere Elementary School.
$23,573
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 31.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Maplemere Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweet Home Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maplemere Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~488 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maplemere Elementary School
How many students attend Maplemere Elementary School?
Maplemere Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amherst, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplemere Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maplemere Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maplemere Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Maplemere Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maplemere Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maplemere Elementary School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Amherst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maplemere Elementary School?
Maplemere Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Maplemere Elementary School rank among public schools in Amherst?
By Resource Investment Index, Maplemere Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Amherst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Amherst on the city page.
Is Maplemere Elementary School a good school?
Maplemere Elementary School earns 30/100 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 Sweet Home Central School District?
Besides Maplemere Elementary School, Sweet Home Central School District also operates Sweet Home Senior High School (1,105 students), Sweet Home Middle School (858 students), and Heritage Heights Elementary School (452 students). See the Sweet Home Central School District district page for the complete list.
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