Serving 481 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 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maplewood Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1335 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
30%
13%
White
34%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood Elementary School's ranking?
Maplewood Elementary School is ranked #1335 out of 1,763 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
481 students attend Maplewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Maplewood Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 11% 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 School District.
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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