- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield Hills, MI
West Maple Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Maple Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260585004228
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Maple Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Maple Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Maple Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West Maple Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 260585004228 · Bloomfield Hills, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 13.6:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students)
West Maple Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Maple Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie E Groves
Wylie E Groves High School
1,108 students
- Ernest W Seaho
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,081 students
- Berkshire Midd
Berkshire Middle School
695 students
- Birmingham Cov
Birmingham Covington School
643 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle School
631 students
- This school
West Maple Elementary School
529 students
What this shows West Maple Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Maple Elementary School compares
West 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 89% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, West Maple Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham Public Schools reports $20,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Maple Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Maple Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Maple Elementary School
How many students attend West Maple Elementary School?
West Maple Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Maple Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Maple Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 West Maple Elementary School?
6.2% of students at West Maple Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Maple Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Maple Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Maple Elementary School?
West Maple Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 West Maple Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, West Maple Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides West Maple Elementary School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), and Berkshire Middle School (695 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.