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#257 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 20% in state

Vermillion Elementary School

Elementary School · Maize · Maize, KS

A Maize elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

501 James, Maize, KS 67101

  • Math 61% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2025)
  • 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.1% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.4% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.8:1
District spending per student$14,447
Chronic Absenteeism5.7%

Students at Vermillion Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vermillion Elementary School 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maize ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–40.1 mi420Compare →
Maize Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–40.2 mi545Compare →
Maize Virtual Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–120.3 mi471Compare →
Pray-woodman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–40.3 mi491Compare →

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
#5 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

Vermillion Elementary School is listed in Maize; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vermillion Elementary School

Vermillion Elementary School is a public elementary school in Maize, KS, part of Maize, serving approximately 910 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vermillion Elementary School

What grades does Vermillion Elementary School serve?

Vermillion Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Vermillion Elementary School?

Vermillion Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermillion Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vermillion Elementary School is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vermillion Elementary School rank in KS?

Vermillion Elementary School ranks #257 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Vermillion Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vermillion Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Vermillion Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vermillion Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Vermillion Elementary School a charter school?

No, Vermillion Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vermillion Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Vermillion Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vermillion Elementary School?

26.8% of students at Vermillion Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
910
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sedgwick County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.7%
Area population (ZIP 67101)
6,110
Area median age
44.8
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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