South Maple Elementary School

South Maple Elementary School serves 404 students in prekindergarten through third grade in Gaylord, Michigan. With 26 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 15.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 84th percentile statewide at #506 out of 3,204 Michigan elementary schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 60% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 48% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. South Maple Elementary draws families from a stable community where the median household income reaches $63,549 and home values average $183,300. The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.5%, with 28% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, creating a supportive environment for educational achievement.

As one of the primary elementary schools serving the early grades in the Gaylord area, South Maple Elementary provides a foundation for young learners in this close-knit northern Michigan community. The school operates in Gaylord's remote town setting, offering students a small-town educational experience in Otsego County.