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Maize Central Elementary

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Maize Central Elementary ranks 126 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Maize Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Maize, Kansas, serving 545 students in grades K-4. As part of the highly-ranked Maize school district, Maize Central Elementary consistently performs among the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools academically, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed state and district averages.

The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its diverse student subgroups, with the Hispanic, female, male, English Language Learner, and Multi-racial subgroups all ranking among the top 10-25% of Kansas elementary schools in their respective categories. Maize Central Elementary also stands out for its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district average, and its focus on smaller class sizes with a student-teacher ratio lower than the district average.

When compared to nearby schools, Maize Central Elementary outperforms its counterparts in the Wichita school district, such as Peterson Elementary and O K Elementary, which lag behind in academic achievement. The school's performance is particularly impressive given its relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating strong academic outcomes across socioeconomic lines.

542

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,716

Per pupil spending ?

31.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

304 W. Academy Ave
Maize, KS 67101

(316) 722-0427

District: Maize

Students who attend Maize Central Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Maize Middle School
	Maize South Middle School
High:	Maize Senior High
	Maize South High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.9%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Two or more races:

9.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 68th percentile in 2024 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (60% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Kansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 81st (2025) from a 68th-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg49%

Kansas avg42%

126^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Elementary Schools in the Maize

33^rd of 264Maize among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	76.9	126 of 656	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	208 of 653	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.0	172 of 660	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	67.0	187 of 668	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	128 of 670	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	126 of 667	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	120 of 656	81.7%	★★★★☆
2017	79.0	100 of 659	84.8%	★★★★☆
2016	75.9	125 of 656	80.9%	★★★★☆
2015	80.4	90 of 678	86.7%	★★★★☆
2013	68.7	232 of 668	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.9	219 of 660	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.3	130 of 631	79.4%	★★★★☆
2010	73.1	139 of 630	77.9%	★★★★☆
2009	69.7	166 of 621	73.3%	★★★★☆
2008	73.3	145 of 614	76.4%	★★★★☆
2007	80.2	55 of 600	90.8%	★★★★★
2006	41.2	400 of 585	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	53.5	86 of 214	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	73 of 193	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	31 of 140	77.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2018	90.7	2 of 129	98.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	75.6	115 of 591	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	60 of 591	89.8%	★★★★★
2018	77.8	93 of 574	83.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	84.8	22 of 262	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	74.2	41 of 260	84.2%	★★★★☆
2023	78.1	32 of 245	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	88.8	13 of 254	94.9%	★★★★★
2021	91.7	9 of 229	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	72.4	39 of 235	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	82.6	14 of 207	93.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	79.7	52 of 533	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	47.8	275 of 546	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.8	223 of 541	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.4	75 of 512	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.8	97 of 494	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	100 of 509	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	62.0	161 of 512	68.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	73.0	128 of 605	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.6	167 of 586	71.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.1	118 of 575	79.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2024	85.2	3 of 41	92.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	72 of 313	77.0%	★★★★☆
2024	56.4	114 of 306	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.6	59 of 296	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	50.1	136 of 305	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.5	86 of 214	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	73 of 193	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.3	31 of 140	77.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	125 of 576	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	58.6	222 of 579	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	194 of 584	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.0	263 of 596	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.5	137 of 587	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	75.7	105 of 592	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	111 of 574	80.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2018)98th percentile+17 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)93rd percentile+25 vs school

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)90th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2021)81st percentile~ school

Male (2021)79th percentile~ school

White (2025)78th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)77th percentile-4 vs school

Disabled (2021)60th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts64%+19 vs state

Mathematics56%+18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)							KAP Mathematics (2025)							KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Maize Central Elementary	Public	K-4	304 W. Academy Ave	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 722-0427	542	39	13.8	31.7%	352 (64.9%)	3 (0.6%)	120 (22.1%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.4%)	76.9	126^th of 656 public elementary schools	80.8%		63	208^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.1%	82	61.8	65.4					63.6	57.5	54.9					56.2				$12,716	$884	$11,832
Maize Elementary	Public	K-4	305 W. Jones	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 722-8230	413	32	13.0	34.9%	275 (66.6%)	21 (5.1%)	62 (15.0%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.1%)	58.5	269^th of 656 public elementary schools	59.0%		58	262^nd of 653 public elementary schools	59.9%	7	55.6	54.1					54.9	43.3	47.1					45.1				$13,604	$950	$12,654
Vermillion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 James	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 722-0266	874	38	23.1	28.6%	622 (71.2%)	25 (2.9%)	137 (15.7%)	13 (1.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (8.2%)	84.9	76^th of 656 public elementary schools	88.4%		67.1	186^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.5%	110	70.0	70.8					70.4	66.4	55.7					61.1				$10,666	$646	$10,021
Pray-Woodman Elementary	Public	K-4	605 W Academy Ave	Maize	67101	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 721-0902	507	39	13.0	32.7%	343 (67.7%)	12 (2.4%)	101 (19.9%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	80.7	106^th of 656 public elementary schools	83.8%		55.8	277^th of 653 public elementary schools	57.6%	171	62.7	63.5					63.1	67.3	58.1					62.8				$13,264	$708	$12,556
Maize South Elementary	Public	K-4	3404 N Maize Road	Wichita	67205	Sedgwick County	Maize	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 462-8300	514	40	12.6	30.5%	321 (62.5%)	18 (3.5%)	92 (17.9%)	29 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.1%)	50.7	331^st of 656 public elementary schools	49.5%		50.6	316^th of 653 public elementary schools	51.6%	15	53.9	44.0					49.1	53.4	33.9					44.0				$13,117	$838	$12,279
Colwich Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	401 South Marion	Colwich	67030	Sedgwick County	Renwick	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 796-1331	227	22	10.2	28.2%	196 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.7%)	75.4	137^th of 656 public elementary schools	79.1%		64.1	204^th of 653 public elementary schools	68.8%	67	55.6	58.3	55.5	62.5	50.0		54.9	66.7	66.7	55.5	62.5	35.0		54.9	48.1		50.0	$15,251	$8,267	$6,984
McCollom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Waddington	Wichita	67212	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-0350	288	24	11.8	54.9%	161 (55.9%)	23 (8.0%)	58 (20.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.9%)	42.3	390^th of 656 public elementary schools	40.5%		29.8	482^nd of 653 public elementary schools	26.2%	92	47.7	44.2	48.3				46.9	36.4	25.0	39.6				34.2	50.9		50.9	$18,752	$2,617	$16,135
Kensler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1030 Wilbur Lane	Wichita	67212	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 973-1350	488	34	14.2	74.6%	205 (42.0%)	50 (10.2%)	177 (36.3%)	15 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.0%)	28	499^th of 656 public elementary schools	23.9%		22	535^th of 653 public elementary schools	18.1%	36	55.6	27.9	35.3				39.9	29.2	14.5	23.5				22.5	45.6		45.6	$15,549	$1,918	$13,631
St. Marks School	Public	PK, KG-8	19001 West 29th N.	Colwich	67030	Sedgwick County	Renwick	No	No	No	No	(316) 796-1466	315	23	13.7	10.2%	272 (86.3%)	3 (1.0%)	25 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	68.4	181^st of 656 public elementary schools	72.4%		73	133^rd of 653 public elementary schools	79.6%	48	45.9	62.2	68.3	69.0	75.0	74.4	65.6	43.2	40.5	39.0	72.4	68.8	69.2	54.4	61.0	66.7	63.8	$10,183	$3,953	$6,230
Peterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9710 W Central	Wichita	67212	Sedgwick County	Wichita	No	No	No	No	(316) 973-0400	321	24	13.1	60.4%	161 (50.2%)	26 (8.1%)	78 (24.3%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (13.4%)	52.1	317^th of 656 public elementary schools	51.7%		61.1	233^rd of 653 public elementary schools	64.3%	84	62.2	45.3	47.8				51.4	53.3	41.5	43.5				45.8	34.0		34.0	$15,846	$2,580	$13,267

Frequently Asked Questions about Maize Central Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Maize Central Elementary?

Students at Maize Central Elementary are 65% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Maize Central Elementary a good school?

Maize Central Elementary ranks 126^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Maize Central Elementary in?

Maize

What schools do graduates of Maize Central Elementary attend?

Students who attend Maize Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maize Middle School
Middle : Maize South Middle School
High : Maize Senior High
High : Maize South High School

How many students attend Maize Central Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 542 students attended Maize Central Elementary.

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