- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, OH
Mapleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mapleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390458305294
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mapleton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mapleton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ashland, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mapleton Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 390458305294 · Ashland, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 19.1:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mapleton High School (202 students)
Mapleton Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Mapleton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mapleton Elementary School
363 students
- Mapleton High
Mapleton High School
202 students
- Mapleton Middl
Mapleton Middle School
172 students
- Mapleton Virtu 22
Mapleton Virtual Academy
22 students
What this shows Mapleton Elementary School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mapleton Elementary School compares
Mapleton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$13,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Mapleton Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton Local reports $13,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mapleton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mapleton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools in Ashland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reagan Elementary School
Standard public school
532 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ashland-W Holmes Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
440 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Crestview Elementary School
Standard public school
356 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ashland County Community Academy
Standard public school
61 students 6.1:1 students per teacher
Mapleton Virtual Academy
Standard public school
22 students
Nationwide other 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton Elementary School
How many students attend Mapleton Elementary School?
Mapleton Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mapleton Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Mapleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mapleton Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mapleton Elementary School?
Mapleton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Mapleton Elementary School rank among schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ashland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton Local?
Besides Mapleton Elementary School, Mapleton Local also operates Mapleton High School (202 students), Mapleton Middle School (172 students), and Mapleton Virtual Academy (22 students). See the Mapleton Local district page for the complete list.