Enrollment
346
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maplewood Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maplewood Elementary School
Maplewood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lima, Ohio, enrolling 346 students.
At 18.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 591 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #436, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lima's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bath Elementary School (727 students): Maplewood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Shawnee Local also operates Shawnee Middle School (712 students) and Shawnee High School (673 students) alongside Maplewood 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 Maplewood Elementary School compares
Maplewood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,967
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Local, which includes Maplewood Elementary School.
$11,967
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 26.8%
Federal 13.2%
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.
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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Maplewood Elementary School a good school?
Maplewood Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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