MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

819 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maplewood Elementary School, located in Ocala, Florida, is a public school operating under the Marion County Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student population at the elementary level, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that aligns with Florida’s state academic standards. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement, social-emotional growth, and community engagement.

Beyond the core curriculum, Maplewood Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide various instructional support services and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for successful transitions to middle school. Families looking for specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives can access the official Marion County Public Schools website, which serves as the primary portal for school-related information and updates.

819

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	197
Black	168
Asian	10
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
399 (48.7%)
Hispanic
197 (24.1%)
Black
168 (20.5%)
Two or More
41 (5.0%)
Asian
10 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-6820
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	67
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	155
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	146

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	378	46.2%
Male	441	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)