- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maize, KS
Maize Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maize Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200914001783
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maize Central Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Maize · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maize Central Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Central Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Maize, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Maize Central Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 200914001783 · Maize, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 13.9:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize Sr High (1,444 students)
Maize Central Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Maize Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maize Sr High
Maize Sr High
1,444 students
- Maize South Hi
Maize South High School
1,107 students
- Vermillion Ele
Vermillion Elementary School
874 students
- Maize Intermed
Maize Intermediate School
651 students
- Maize Middle S
Maize Middle School
635 students
- This school 542
Maize Central Elementary
542 students
What this shows Maize Central Elementary reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maize Central Elementary compares
Maize Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Kansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Maize Central Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maize reports $14,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maize Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vermillion Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maize Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maize Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Maize
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maize Central Elementary
How many students attend Maize Central Elementary?
Maize Central Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maize, KS. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Central Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maize Central Elementary?
22.8% of students at Maize Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maize Central Elementary is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Maize, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize Central Elementary?
Maize Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maize Central Elementary rank among elementary schools in Maize?
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Central Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Maize, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Maize on the city page.
What other schools are in Maize?
Besides Maize Central Elementary, Maize also operates Maize Sr High (1,444 students), Maize South High School (1,107 students), and Vermillion Elementary School (874 students). See the Maize district page for the complete list.