Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maplemere Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maplemere Elementary School serves the southern part of Buffalo, NY, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maplemere Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, One Community, Ready for the Future.
School Rankings
Maplemere Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplemere Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplemere Elementary School's ranking?
Maplemere Elementary School is ranked #1494 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maplemere Elementary School often compared to?
Maplemere Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Ridge Elementary School, Heritage Heights Elementary School, Smallwood Drive School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Maplemere Elementary School?
488 students attend Maplemere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Maplemere Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maplemere Elementary School?
Maplemere Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maplemere Elementary School offer ?
Maplemere Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maplemere Elementary School part of?
Maplemere Elementary School is part of Sweet Home Central School District.
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