South Maple Elementary School

650 E 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, South Maple Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Maple Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

South Maple Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Maple Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Maple Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#702 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Maple Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Maple Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South Maple Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Maple Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of South Maple Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Maple Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Maple Elementary School's ranking?
South Maple Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are South Maple Elementary School often compared to?
South Maple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ohio Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend South Maple Elementary School?
425 students attend South Maple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Maple Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Maple Elementary School?
South Maple Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Maple Elementary School offer ?
South Maple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Maple Elementary School part of?
South Maple Elementary School is part of Gaylord Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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