- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mapleton, IA
Mapleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mapleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191848001059
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mapleton Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 182
- students enrolled
Mapleton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191848001059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mapleton Elementary School grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 191848001059 · Mapleton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 11.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (256 students)
Mapleton Elementary School grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mapleton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Valley-A
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School
256 students
- This school
Mapleton Elementary School
182 students
- Mvao Middle Sc 100
Mvao Middle School
100 students
- Anthon Element 64
Anthon Elementary
64 students
What this shows Mapleton Elementary School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mapleton Elementary School compares
Mapleton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 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 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Mapleton Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District reports $14,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mapleton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mvao Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anthon Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mapleton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton Elementary School
How many students attend Mapleton Elementary School?
Mapleton Elementary School has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mapleton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Mapleton Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Mapleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mapleton Elementary School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Mapleton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mapleton Elementary School?
Mapleton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District?
Besides Mapleton Elementary School, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District also operates Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (256 students), Mvao Middle School (100 students), and Anthon Elementary (64 students). See the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District district page for the complete list.