Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School

www.mapleshade.org/

554 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School is a public school located in Maple Shade, New Jersey, serving students in grades K through 3. As part of the Maple Shade School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow as learners and responsible members of the community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach to education, often involving parents and the local community in various programs and activities. By focusing on small-group instruction and individualized attention, the faculty at Maude M. Wilkins works to ensure that each student meets grade-level standards while preparing them for the transition to upper elementary grades. With its location on West Mill Road, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic excellence for all its pupils.

554

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	155
Black	97
Asian	30
Two or More	39

White
233 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
155 (28.0 %)
Black
97 (17.5 %)
Two or More
39 (7.0 %)
Asian
30 (5.4 %)

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:	Maple Shade School District
Phone:	(856)779-1129
Website:	http://www.mapleshade.org/
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Grade 2 183

Grade 3 178

Grade 4 160

Ungraded 33