At a glance
Reported students
346
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590.5
Maplewood Elementary School: 346 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Maplewood Elementary School
Maplewood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–04 in Lima. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Shawnee Local. NCES reports 346 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (78%) and multiracial (9.2%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Maplewood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 25
- 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
- White78%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.2%
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.
Other schools in Shawnee Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elmwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
508 reported students
Shawnee High School
High · Grades 08–12
673 reported students
Shawnee Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–08
712 reported students
Public schools near Maplewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elementary School Elementary · Shawnee Local | KG–02 | 508 | 3 mi |
| Heritage Elementary School Elementary · Lima City | PK–04 | 448 | 4 mi |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Elementary · Lima City | KG–08 | 343 | 4.2 mi |
| Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 Elementary · Lima City | KG–08 | 172 | 4.6 mi |
| Heir Force Community School Elementary · Charter · Heir Force Community School | KG–08 | 204 | 4.7 mi |
| Cridersville Elementary School Elementary · Wapakoneta City | PK–04 | 349 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maplewood Elementary School
What grades does Maplewood Elementary School serve?
Maplewood Elementary School reports grades 03–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Shawnee Local.
How many students attend Maplewood Elementary School?
Maplewood Elementary School reported 346 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maplewood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 346 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maplewood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maplewood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shawnee Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Maplewood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Maplewood Elementary School in?
Maplewood Elementary School is part of Shawnee Local, based in Lima, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maplewood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elmwood Elementary School (3 mi), Heritage Elementary School (4 mi), Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.