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Elementary· 21 schools in district

Maple Elementary School

2109 J St, Springfield, OR 97477Springfield SD 19 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
255
Students
Total enrolled
$17,076
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 255 students in grades KG–05 in Springfield, Oregon.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,076 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Maple Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Springfield, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 255 students. The district invests $17,076 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Maple Elementary School

255
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution154 male · 100 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 184 students
Student Composition
67%
21%
8%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black2%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 411167000583

Academic Outcomes at Maple Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97477

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,076Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,076
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,513
Student Support$3,244
Administration$2,049
Operations$2,561
Other$1,708
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,076 spent per student, an estimated $7,565 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
28%
State government
60.6%
Local (property tax)
27.7%
Federal programs
11.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,076/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Riverbend Elementary SchoolMt Vernon Elementary SchoolThurston Elementary SchoolTwo Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
Hamlin Middle SchoolThurston Middle SchoolAgnes Stewart Middle SchoolBriggs Middle School
↓
High School
Springfield High SchoolThurston High SchoolAcademy of Arts and AcademicsWillamette Leadership Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyLane County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSpringfield SD 19 →
Phone: (541)744-6395
NCES ID: 411167000583
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Springfield SD 19
High
Springfield High School
1,317 students · 09–12
● 39 opp65% FRL
High
Thurston High School
1,277 students · 09–12
● 43 opp65% FRL
Mid
Hamlin Middle School
571 students · 06–08
● 39 opp64% FRL
Mid
Thurston Middle School
563 students · 06–08
● 43 opp61% FRL
Mid
Agnes Stewart Middle School
513 students · 06–08
● 43 opp63% FRL
Mid
Briggs Middle School
428 students · 06–08
● 39 opp62% FRL
Elem
Riverbend Elementary School
428 students · KG–05
● 43 opp63% FRL
Elem
Mt Vernon Elementary School
412 students · KG–05
● 43 opp63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2109 J St, Springfield, OR 97477
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.