- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaylord, MI
South Maple Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Maple Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261573005228
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Maple Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Gaylord · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Maple Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Maple Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, MI.
School address
District: Gaylord Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261573005228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Maple Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 261573005228 · Gaylord, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 15.4:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students)
South Maple Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Maple Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaylord High S
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
907 students
- Gaylord Interm
Gaylord Intermediate School
632 students
- Gaylord Middle
Gaylord Middle School
435 students
- North Ohio Ele
North Ohio Elementary School
388 students
- This school
South Maple Elementary School
385 students
What this shows South Maple Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Maple Elementary School compares
South Maple Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$14,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, South Maple Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Gaylord Community Schools reports $14,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Maple Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaylord Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaylord Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ohio Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Maple Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Maple Elementary School
How many students attend South Maple Elementary School?
South Maple Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaylord, MI. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Maple Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Maple Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 South Maple Elementary School?
55.3% of students at South Maple Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Maple Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Maple Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Gaylord, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Maple Elementary School?
South Maple Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 South Maple Elementary School rank among public schools in Gaylord?
By Resource Investment Index, South Maple Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Gaylord, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gaylord on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaylord Community Schools?
Besides South Maple Elementary School, Gaylord Community Schools also operates Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg (907 students), Gaylord Intermediate School (632 students), and Gaylord Middle School (435 students). See the Gaylord Community Schools district page for the complete list.