- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sulphur, LA
Maplewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maplewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033002387
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maplewood Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maplewood Elementary has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033002387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Maplewood Elementary held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 220033002387 · Sulphur, LA Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 15.6:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Maplewood Elementary held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Maplewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 640
Maplewood Elementary
640 students
What this shows Maplewood Elementary reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maplewood Elementary compares
Maplewood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 22% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Maplewood Elementary is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maplewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maplewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Sulphur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
E. K. Key Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frasch Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Standard public school
369 students 16:1 students per teacher
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Standard public school
283 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maplewood Elementary
How many students attend Maplewood Elementary?
Maplewood Elementary has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% 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 Maplewood Elementary?
49.0% of students at Maplewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maplewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maplewood Elementary is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maplewood Elementary?
Maplewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Maplewood Elementary rank among schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Elementary ranks #2 of 8 schools in Sulphur, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Maplewood Elementary, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.