Enrollment
474
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee, KS
Mize Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mize Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200549001724
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mize Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Shawnee · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mize Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mize Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Shawnee, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mize Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mize Elementary School
Mize Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shawnee, Kansas, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding De Soto spends $11,364 per pupil, 27% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Shawnee's public schools, it stands alongside Mill Valley High School (1,432 students): Mize Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.7:1).
De Soto also operates Mill Valley High School (1,432 students) and De Soto High School (918 students) alongside Mize Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mize Elementary School compares
Mize Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 81% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Mize Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Soto, which includes Mize Elementary School.
$11,364
Per student
-27%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 60.8%
Federal 6.4%
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.
How Mize Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Soto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Trails Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mize Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Shawnee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mill Valley High School
Standard public school
1,432 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Clear Creek Elem
Standard public school
461 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mize Elementary School
How many students attend Mize Elementary School?
Mize Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mize Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mize Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mize Elementary School?
8.1% of students at Mize Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mize Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mize Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Shawnee, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mize Elementary School?
Mize Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mize Elementary School rank among schools in Shawnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Mize Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Shawnee, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shawnee on the city page.
Is Mize Elementary School a good school?
Mize Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in De Soto?
Besides Mize Elementary School, De Soto also operates Mill Valley High School (1,432 students), De Soto High School (918 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (676 students). See the De Soto district page for the complete list.
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