- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maize, KS
Maize Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Maize Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200914002131
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maize Intermediate School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Maize · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Maize Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Maize, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Maize Intermediate School grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 200914002131 · Maize, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 15.1:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize Sr High (1,444 students)
Maize Intermediate School grew from 612 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Maize Intermediate School 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
- This school
Maize Intermediate School
651 students
- Maize Middle S
Maize Middle School
635 students
- Maize Central 542
Maize Central Elementary
542 students
What this shows Maize Intermediate School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maize Intermediate School compares
Maize Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Maize Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maize Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maize Intermediate School'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
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maize Intermediate School
How many students attend Maize Intermediate School?
Maize Intermediate School has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maize, KS. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Intermediate School is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maize Intermediate School?
26.5% of students at Maize Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Maize Intermediate School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Maize, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize Intermediate School?
Maize Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Maize?
By Resource Investment Index, Maize Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Intermediate School, 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.