Serving 874 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Vermillion Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49%
- Attendance Zone: Vermillion Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Maize school district, covering an area of approximately 45.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vermillion Elementary School's student population of 874 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Integrity, innovation, community, empathy, resilience, responsibility
School Rankings
Vermillion Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vermillion Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vermillion Elementary School's ranking?
Vermillion Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Vermillion Elementary School often compared to?
Vermillion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pray-woodman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Vermillion Elementary School?
874 students attend Vermillion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Vermillion Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Vermillion Elementary School?
Vermillion Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vermillion Elementary School offer ?
Vermillion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vermillion Elementary School part of?
Vermillion Elementary School is part of Maize School District.
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