Serving 346 students in grades 3-4, Maplewood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Maplewood Elementary School serves the entire district of Lima, OH, covering an area of approximately 42.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maplewood Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
78%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Elementary School's ranking?
Maplewood Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Maplewood Elementary School often compared to?
Maplewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Elementary School?
346 students attend Maplewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Maplewood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maplewood Elementary School?
Maplewood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maplewood Elementary School offer ?
Maplewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood Elementary School part of?
Maplewood Elementary School is part of Shawnee Local School District.
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