MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sweethomeschools.org

491 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maplemere Elementary School is a public school located in Amherst, New York, serving students within the Sweet Home Central School District. It is widely recognized for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking while building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Maplemere is known for its active school community and commitment to student well-being. The school promotes a culture of inclusion and character development, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives that encourage students to contribute positively to their community. By maintaining strong communication between parents, faculty, and the local Amherst community, Maplemere aims to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

491

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	18
Black	63
Asian	85
Two or More	27

White
298 (60.7 %)
Asian
85 (17.3 %)
Black
63 (12.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)250-1550
Website:	http://www.sweethomeschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 84

Ungraded 5