How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Maplewood Elementary School | Ward-Highlands Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ocala, FL | Ocala, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 819 | 908 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.8% | 49.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Maplewood Elementary School | Ward-Highlands Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,180 | $11,180 |
| District | Marion County Public Schools | Marion County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Maplewood Elementary School | Ward-Highlands Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.7% | 53.1% |
| African American | 20.5% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% | 24.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Maplewood Elementary School | Ward-Highlands Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 366:1 | 455:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.9% | 32.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.