Academics
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Students at Maize Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Maize Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maize), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,444
Median home value
$280,100
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 0.1 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Maize Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Pray-woodman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Maize Virtual Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Maize
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,447NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maize Elementary is listed in Maize; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maize Elementary
Maize Elementary is a public elementary school in Maize, KS, part of Maize, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maize Elementary
What grades does Maize Elementary serve?
Maize Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Maize Elementary?
Maize Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maize Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maize Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maize Elementary rank in KS?
Maize Elementary ranks #143 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Maize Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Maize Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maize Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maize Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Maize Elementary a charter school?
No, Maize Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maize Elementary a Title I school?
No, Maize Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maize Elementary?
34.5% of students at Maize Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (316) 722-8230
- Area population (ZIP 67101)
- 6,110
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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