MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Maplewood Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 school district, located in Cahokia, IL with about 324 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Maplewood Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Maplewood Elementary School is located in Cahokia, Illinois, and serves the local community as part of the Cahokia School District 187. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school operates within a district that is deeply committed to addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Maplewood utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to promote academic growth and character development, often focusing on building strong relationships between educators, students, and parents. By emphasizing community engagement and structured classroom learning, the school seeks to provide its students with the essential tools and confidence needed to achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Maplewood Elem School at (618) 332-3709 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.