- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maize, KS
Vermillion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vermillion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200914002057
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vermillion Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Maize · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vermillion Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vermillion Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Maize, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Vermillion Elementary School grew from 835 students in 2022-23 to 910 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 200914002057 · Maize, KS Other · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 25.7:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Maize Sr High (1,444 students)
Vermillion Elementary School grew from 835 students in 2022-23 to 910 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Vermillion Elementary 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
- This school
Vermillion Elementary School
874 students
- Maize Intermed
Maize Intermediate School
651 students
- Maize Middle S
Maize Middle School
635 students
- Maize Central 542
Maize Central Elementary
542 students
What this shows Vermillion Elementary School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vermillion Elementary School compares
Vermillion Elementary 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 86% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 874 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Vermillion Elementary 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 Vermillion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maize South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maize Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maize Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maize Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vermillion Elementary 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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 other schools in Maize
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vermillion Elementary School
How many students attend Vermillion Elementary School?
Vermillion Elementary School has 874 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maize, KS. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermillion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermillion Elementary School is 25.7:1, which is 86% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vermillion Elementary School?
20.4% of students at Vermillion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vermillion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vermillion Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Maize, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vermillion Elementary School?
Vermillion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Vermillion Elementary School rank among public schools in Maize?
By Resource Investment Index, Vermillion Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 public 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 public schools in Maize on the city page.
What other schools are in Maize?
Besides Vermillion Elementary School, Maize also operates Maize Sr High (1,444 students), Maize South High School (1,107 students), and Maize Intermediate School (651 students). See the Maize district page for the complete list.