Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Maize Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maize Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maize Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maize Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maize Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1264 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maize Elementary School's ranking?
Maize Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Maize Elementary School often compared to?
Maize Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maize Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Maize Elementary School?
412 students attend Maize Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Maize Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maize Elementary School?
Maize Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maize Elementary School offer ?
Maize Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Maize Elementary School part of?
Maize Elementary School is part of Maize School District.
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