Enrollment
460
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwalk, OH
Maplehurst Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maplehurst Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390445601455
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maplehurst Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maplehurst Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maplehurst Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Norwalk, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maplehurst Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maplehurst Elementary School
Maplehurst Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norwalk, Ohio, enrolling 460 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 763 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #747, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 920 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students) and Pleasant Elementary School (395 students) alongside Maplehurst Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maplehurst Elementary School compares
Maplehurst Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Ohio - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Maplehurst Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk City, which includes Maplehurst Elementary School.
$12,566
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.1%
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.
How Maplehurst Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Main Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norwalk Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| League Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maplehurst Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~460 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maplehurst Elementary School
How many students attend Maplehurst Elementary School?
Maplehurst Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwalk, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplehurst Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maplehurst Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maplehurst Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Maplehurst Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maplehurst Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maplehurst Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Norwalk, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maplehurst Elementary School?
Maplehurst Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maplehurst Elementary School rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Maplehurst Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Norwalk, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwalk on the city page.
Is Maplehurst Elementary School a good school?
Maplehurst Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Norwalk City?
Besides Maplehurst Elementary School, Norwalk City also operates Norwalk High School (699 students), Pleasant Elementary School (395 students), and Main Street School (375 students). See the Norwalk City district page for the complete list.
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