Enrollment
326
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390440400580
Maple Leaf Elementary School — Garfield Heights, OH
Federal NCES profile for Maple Leaf Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Garfield Heights City Schools · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maple Leaf Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maple Leaf Elementary School reports 326 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 326 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 86.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Garfield Heights City Schools spends $16,105 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.8% from local sources (property taxes), 43.0% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maple Leaf Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Ohio — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
86.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,105
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
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.
Overview
Enrollment 326 Top 37% in Ohio — larger than 63% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390440400580
Student demographics
African American 81.3%
Two or More 11.7%
White 7.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 326:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 86.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 43
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garfield Heights City Schools, which includes Maple Leaf Elementary School.
$16,105
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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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 a elementary school in Garfield Heights, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Leaf Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Leaf Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body 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 23/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.