Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maplewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maplewood Elementary School serves the southern part of Fort Wayne, IN, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maplewood Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1365 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Elementary School's ranking?
Maplewood Elementary School is ranked #1365 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Maplewood Elementary School often compared to?
Maplewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waynedale Elementary School, Aboite Elementary School, J Wilbur Haley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Elementary School?
477 students attend Maplewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Maplewood Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maplewood Elementary School?
Maplewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maplewood Elementary School offer ?
Maplewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood Elementary School part of?
Maplewood Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Maplewood Elementary School located?
Maplewood Elementary School is located in the Avalon Place neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN.
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