Maplemere Elementary School

236 E Maplemere Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 491 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 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Maplemere Elementary School's student population of 491 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Maplemere Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplemere Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1774 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maplemere Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maplemere Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maplemere Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Maplemere Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maplemere Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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 #1774 out of 4,377 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 Heritage Heights Elementary School, Maple West Elementary School, Smallwood Drive School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
491 students attend Maplemere Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maplemere Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplemere Elementary School part of?
Maplemere Elementary School is part of Sweet Home Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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