- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Maplemere Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 362850003829 · Amherst, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 12.2:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweet Home Senior High School (1,105 students)
Maplemere Elementary School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maplemere Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweet Home Sen
Sweet Home Senior High School
1,105 students
- Sweet Home Mid
Sweet Home Middle School
858 students
- This school
Maplemere Elementary School
488 students
- Heritage Heigh
Heritage Heights Elementary School
452 students
- Glendale Eleme
Glendale Elementary School
443 students
- Willow Ridge E 427
Willow Ridge Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Maplemere Elementary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maplemere Elementary School compares
Maplemere Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$25,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Sweet Home Central School District reports $25,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~488 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.