- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wichita, KS
Maize South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maize South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200914001666
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maize South Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Wichita · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maize South Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maize South Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Maize South Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200914001666 · Wichita, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 13.2:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize Sr High (1,444 students)
Maize South Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Maize South 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 514
Maize South Elementary
514 students
What this shows Maize South Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maize South Elementary compares
Maize South 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 41% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 5.6%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Maize South 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 South 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maize Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maize South 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 Wichita
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Robert M. Martin Elementary
Standard public school
480 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wheatland Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maize South Intermediate School
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowlark Elementary
Standard public school
372 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Bostic Traditional Magnet Elem
Standard public school
305 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maize South Elementary
How many students attend Maize South Elementary?
Maize South Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wichita, KS. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize South Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maize South Elementary?
25.1% of students at Maize South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maize South Elementary is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Wichita, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize South Elementary?
Maize South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 South Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wichita?
By Resource Investment Index, Maize South Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Wichita, 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 Wichita on the city page.
What other schools are in Maize?
Besides Maize South 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.