- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sulphur, LA
Maplewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maplewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220033000248
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maplewood Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Sulphur · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maplewood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Sulphur, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Maplewood Middle School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 220033000248 · Sulphur, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 11.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Maplewood Middle School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Maplewood Middle School 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 319
Maplewood Middle School
319 students
What this shows Maplewood Middle School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maplewood Middle School compares
Maplewood Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 28% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Maplewood Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maplewood Middle School'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 middle schools in Sulphur
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maplewood Middle School
How many students attend Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sulphur, LA. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 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 Maplewood Middle School?
45.1% of students at Maplewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maplewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maplewood Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Sulphur, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maplewood Middle School?
Maplewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Sulphur?
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Sulphur on the city page.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Maplewood Middle School, 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.