Enrollment
874
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vermillion Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vermillion Elementary School
Vermillion Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Maize, Kansas, enrolling 874 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Kansas schools and 86% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 874 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 874 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Maize's public schools, it stands alongside Maize Virtual Preparatory School (446 students): Vermillion Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 22.3:1).
Maize also operates Maize Sr High (1,444 students) and Maize South High School (1,107 students) alongside Vermillion 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 Vermillion Elementary School compares
Vermillion 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,642
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maize, which includes Vermillion Elementary School.
$13,642
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vermillion Elementary School a good school?
Vermillion Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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