Enrollment
302
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Maupin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maupin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000770
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maupin Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #42 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Maupin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maupin Elementary ranks #42 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maupin Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maupin Elementary
Maupin Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling 302 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.2% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jefferson County spends $17,376 per pupil, 32% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 302 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Louisville's public schools, it stands alongside Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students): Maupin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students) and Dupont Manual High (1,899 students) alongside Maupin Elementary.
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 Maupin Elementary compares
Maupin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 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
African American 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
White 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Maupin Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Maupin Elementary.
$17,376
Per student
+32%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
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 Maupin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maupin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maupin Elementary
How many students attend Maupin Elementary?
Maupin Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maupin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maupin Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Maupin Elementary?
85.2% of students at Maupin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maupin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maupin Elementary is African American at 88.7% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maupin Elementary?
Maupin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Maupin Elementary rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Maupin Elementary ranks #42 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
Is Maupin Elementary a good school?
Maupin Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Maupin Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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