South Maple Elementary School in Gaylord, MI

At a glance

Reported students

385

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.9

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

435

South Maple Elementary School: 385 reported students.

State peer staffing position

23rd percentile

13.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 416
Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about South Maple Elementary School

South Maple Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Gaylord. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Gaylord Community Schools. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.8%) and multiracial (6%). Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking South Maple Elementary School

1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 13%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 63.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88.8%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

North Ohio Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

388 reported students

Gaylord Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

435 reported students

Gaylord Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 04–06

632 reported students

Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg

High · Grades 09–12

907 reported students

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Public schools near South Maple Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Gaylord Middle School Middle · Gaylord Community Schools	07–08	435	0.1 mi
Gaylord Intermediate School Middle · Gaylord Community Schools	04–06	632	0.4 mi
North Ohio Elementary School Elementary · Gaylord Community Schools	PK–03	388	1.5 mi
Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg High · Gaylord Community Schools	09–12	907	1.8 mi
Vanderbilt Area School Other · Vanderbilt Area Schools	KG–12	72	8.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about South Maple Elementary School

What grades does South Maple Elementary School serve?

South Maple Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gaylord Community Schools.

How many students attend South Maple Elementary School?

South Maple Elementary School reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 416 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at South Maple Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 385 students and 27.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is South Maple Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

South Maple Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gaylord Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of South Maple Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

63.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is South Maple Elementary School in?

South Maple Elementary School is part of Gaylord Community Schools, based in Gaylord, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near South Maple Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gaylord Middle School (0.1 mi), Gaylord Intermediate School (0.4 mi), North Ohio Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.