Enrollment
446
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200914002083
Maize Virtual Preparatory School — Maize, KS
Federal NCES profile for Maize Virtual Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maize Virtual Preparatory School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Maize Virtual Preparatory School reports 446 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Maize spends $15,375 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.4% from local sources (property taxes), 60.2% from the state, and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maize Virtual Preparatory School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Kansas — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,375
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 446 Top 77% in Kansas — larger than 23% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200914002083
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maize, which includes Maize Virtual Preparatory School.
$15,375
Per student
-11%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 60.2%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Maize Virtual Preparatory School
How many students attend Maize Virtual Preparatory School?
Maize Virtual Preparatory School has 446 students enrolled. It is a other school in Maize, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Virtual Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Virtual Preparatory School is 19.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maize Virtual Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Maize Virtual Preparatory School is White at 86.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Maize, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maize Virtual Preparatory School?
Maize Virtual Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.