- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garfield Heights, OH
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maple Leaf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390440400580
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maple Leaf Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Garfield Heights · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 326
- students enrolled
Maple Leaf Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Leaf Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Garfield Heights, OH.
School address
District: Garfield Heights City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390440400580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Maple Leaf Elementary School shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 390440400580 · Garfield Heights, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Heights High School (942 students)
Maple Leaf Elementary School shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Maple Leaf Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights High School
942 students
- Garfield Heigh
Garfield Heights Middle School
541 students
- William Foster
William Foster Elementary School
398 students
- Elmwood Elemen 374
Elmwood Elementary School
374 students
- This school 326
Maple Leaf Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Maple Leaf Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maple Leaf Elementary School compares
Maple Leaf Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Two or More 11.7%
White 7.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Maple Leaf Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Garfield Heights City Schools reports $16,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maple Leaf Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Heights High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Foster Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maple Leaf Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Garfield Heights
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maple Leaf Elementary School
How many students attend Maple Leaf Elementary School?
Maple Leaf Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Leaf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Leaf Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maple Leaf Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maple Leaf Elementary School is African American at 81.3% of enrollment, in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maple Leaf Elementary School?
Maple Leaf Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maple Leaf Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Garfield Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Maple Leaf Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Garfield Heights, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Garfield Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Heights City Schools?
Besides Maple Leaf Elementary School, Garfield Heights City Schools also operates Garfield Heights High School (942 students), Garfield Heights Middle School (541 students), and William Foster Elementary School (398 students). See the Garfield Heights City Schools district page for the complete list.