Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Maplewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in IL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maplewood Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
326 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Maplewood Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%

Hispanic
3%
28%

Black
87%
16%

White
3%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Maplewood Elementary School?
326 students attend Maplewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Maplewood Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood Elementary School?
Maplewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maplewood Elementary School offer ?
Maplewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Maplewood Elementary School part of?
Maplewood Elementary School is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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