- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lima, OH
Maplewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maplewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390457902344
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maplewood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Maplewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Maplewood Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 390457902344 · Lima, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 18.2:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Middle School (712 students)
Maplewood Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Maplewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Middle
Shawnee Middle School
712 students
- Shawnee High S
Shawnee High School
673 students
- Elmwood Elemen
Elmwood Elementary School
508 students
- This school
Maplewood Elementary School
346 students
What this shows Maplewood Elementary School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maplewood Elementary School compares
Maplewood Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,260
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Maplewood Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Shawnee Local reports $13,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maplewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maplewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Lima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students
Shawnee Middle School
Standard public school
712 students 17:1 students per teacher
Perry Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Standard public school
343 students
Lima North Middle School
Standard public school
321 students
Heir Force Community School
Standard public school
204 students 34:1 students per teacher
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maplewood Elementary School
How many students attend Maplewood Elementary School?
Maplewood Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maplewood Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maplewood Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Maplewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maplewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maplewood Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Lima, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maplewood Elementary School?
Maplewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Maplewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Maplewood Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, 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 Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Local?
Besides Maplewood Elementary School, Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee Middle School (712 students), Shawnee High School (673 students), and Elmwood Elementary School (508 students). See the Shawnee Local district page for the complete list.