Mapleton Elementary School

Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
501 South 7th
Mapleton, IA 51034
182 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Mapleton Elementary School is a key educational facility located at 501 South 7th Street in Mapleton, Iowa. It serves as a foundational component of the **Maple Valley-Anthon Oto (MVAO) Community School District**, which is committed to providing a supportive and comprehensive learning environment for students in the region. The school focuses on building strong academic habits and social skills during the formative elementary years, emphasizing a curriculum that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

As part of the broader MVAO school community, Mapleton Elementary benefits from a collaborative district approach that prioritizes student growth, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement. The school serves as a central hub for families in Mapleton, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and parents work together to support student success. For those seeking specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, additional information is available through their official website at [http://www.mvaoschool.com](http://www.mvaoschool.com).
182
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    174 (95.6%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.6%)
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: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
Phone: (712)881-1319
Website: http://www.mvaoschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 20
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio