Enrollment
529
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260585004228
West Maple Elementary School — Bloomfield Hills, MI
Federal NCES profile for West Maple Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Maple Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Maple Elementary School reports 529 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 89% below the Michigan average and 88% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 529 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Birmingham Public Schools spends $25,769 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.8% from local sources (property taxes), 37.5% from the state, and 6.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Maple Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 89% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 89% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$25,769
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 529 Top 78% in Michigan — larger than 22% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.2% -89% vs state
NCES ID 260585004228
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 529:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham Public Schools, which includes West Maple Elementary School.
$25,769
Per student
+63%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.5%
Federal 6.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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Bloomfield Hills Middle School
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Way Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Maple Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Maple Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.