Maplewood Elementary School

714 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Maplewood Elementary School, located on Dunlap Avenue in Indianapolis, is a neighborhood public school serving the MSD of Wayne Township. As part of a diverse and growing district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body. The school community often highlights its commitment to inclusivity, striving to meet the unique needs of a multicultural population through collaborative instruction and student-centered initiatives.

Beyond academics, Maplewood Elementary is known for being a hub for the local community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders. The school utilizes various resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. With its focus on high expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, Maplewood serves as a foundational institution dedicated to the long-term growth and achievement of its students in the Wayne Township area.

714

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maplewood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	350
Black	112
Asian	3
Two or More	37

Hispanic
350 (49.0%)
White
212 (29.7%)
Black
112 (15.7%)
Two or More
37 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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:	MSD Wayne Township
Phone:	(317)988-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 56

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 100