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If you could change one rule at Maple Ridge El Sch, what would it be?
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Enrollment
484
Elementary
DISTRICT 462 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOMERSET AREA SD·NCES 422184004009
Maple Ridge Elementary School
105 New Centerville Rd, Somerset, PA 15501 · (814) 445-6677 · Somerset County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL484 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
264 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 57 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 128 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 159 | 33% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Somerset Area SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Maple Ridge Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Elementary School this school | 484 | 54.5% | N/A |
| Jersey Shore Area Elementary School Jersey Shore | 499 | 56.1% | 60.4% |
| West Hempfield Elementary School Irwin | 496 | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Selinsgrove Area Elementary School Selinsgrove | 472 | 50.8% | N/A |
| Claysville Elementary School Claysville | 478 | 52.3% | 56.0% |
| Lackawanna Trail El Center Factoryville | 505 | 50.9% | 53.8% |
Matched among Pennsylvania elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Maple Ridge Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Somerset County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 484 | #576 of 1,638 | #2 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #421 of 1,528 | #6 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.5% | #1,314 of 1,531 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.5% | #916 of 1,600 | #7 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.0% | #355 of 450 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
484
-26 (-5%) vs 2020
-35% since 1990-91, when it was 747
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 13.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 484 | 40.5 | 11.9:1 | 55% (264) |
| 2023-24 | 483 | 43.8 | 11.0:1 | 55% (264) |
| 2022-23 | 522 | 40.3 | 13.0:1 | 53% (279) |
| 2020-21 | 510 | 38 | 13.4:1 | 53% (269) |
| 2017-18 | 470 | 38.5 | 12.2:1 | 53% (248) |
| 2015-16 | 508 | 39 | 13.0:1 | 56% (285) |
| 2010-11 | 484 | 36 | 13.4:1 | 48% (231) |
| 2000-01 | 509 | 27 | 18.9:1 | 33% (168) |
| 1990-91 | 747 | 37 | 20.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Maple Ridge Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (470 to 484); teachers up 5% (38.5 to 40.5).
About Maple Ridge Elementary School
Among the schools in Somerset, Pennsylvania, is Maple Ridge Elementary School, a medium-sized elementary school. A total of 484 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2.
Maple Ridge Elementary School belongs to Somerset Area SD, a district of 3 schools and 1,977 students.
Maple Ridge Elementary School enrolls a student body that is 92% White. The rest of enrollment is 5% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The White share in Somerset County as a whole is similar, at about 94%. Maple Ridge Elementary School has a diversity index of 14%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Maple Ridge Elementary School operates with 40.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 11.9:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Pennsylvania average 13.1:1. About 55% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. The gap from the 66% average for public schools in Somerset County is 11 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Somerset County show that median household income is about $61,446, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Maple Ridge Elementary School is one of 29 public schools in Somerset County, which together enroll about 8,271 students.
The nearest public school is Eagle View Elementary School, at about 0.1 miles. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Maple Ridge Elementary School saw enrollment fall 5% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 13.4:1 in 2020-21 and 11.9:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Somerset County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
72,799
Census ACS
Median income
$61,446
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
8,271 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Somerset Area SD
- Somerset Area Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 1,054 students
- Eagle View Elementary SchoolElementary · 439 students
Other schools in Somerset
- Somerset Area Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 1,054 students
- Eagle View Elementary SchoolElementary · 439 students
- Somerset County Technology CenterHigh · 11 students
Other Maple Ridge Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Maple Ridge Elementary. Maple Ridge Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Maple Ridge Elementary SchoolPendleton, IN · 858 students
Nearby schools
- Eagle View Elementary School0.1 mi · 439
- Somerset Area Jr-Sr High School0.7 mi · 1,054
- Somerset County Technology Center3.7 mi · 11
- Rockwood Area JSHS6.7 mi · 271
- Rockwood Area Elementary School6.7 mi · 295
- Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School9.8 mi · 290
Frequently asked questions
About Maple Ridge Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Maple Ridge Elementary School?
Maple Ridge Elementary School enrolls approximately 484 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Maple Ridge Elementary School serve?
Maple Ridge Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Maple Ridge Elementary School is approximately 11.9:1 (41 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Maple Ridge Elementary School?
At Maple Ridge Elementary School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Maple Ridge Elementary School?
Maple Ridge Elementary School is overseen by Somerset Area SD in Somerset County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.