- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maize, KS
Maize Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maize Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200914000383
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maize Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Maize · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maize Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Maize, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Maize Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 200914000383 · Maize, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.2:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize Sr High (1,444 students)
Maize Elementary held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Maize 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 413
Maize Elementary
413 students
What this shows Maize Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maize Elementary compares
Maize 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 42% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Maize 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 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maize Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maize 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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maize Elementary
How many students attend Maize Elementary?
Maize Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maize, KS. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maize Elementary?
24.9% of students at Maize Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maize Elementary is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Maize, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize Elementary?
Maize Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Maize?
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Elementary ranks #4 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 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.