Maize South Elementary
#142 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#14659 of 50,301 nationally
About Maize South Elementary
Maize South Elementary is a public elementary located in Wichita, in the Maize school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 514 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 142nd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 514.
There are 91 schools in Wichita; Maize South Elementary ranks 7th of 90 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Maize South Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Maize South Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maize South Intermediate School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 5–6
431 students · 378 m away
Maize South Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 454 m away
Maize South High School
Wichita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,107 students · 690 m away
Maize Middle School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 7–8
635 students · 2.3 km away
Maize Sr High
Maize · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,444 students · 2.9 km away
Vermillion Elementary School
Maize · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
874 students · 3.0 km away
Maize Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
413 students · 3.0 km away
Pray-Woodman Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
507 students · 3.2 km away
Maize Central Elementary
Maize · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students · 3.3 km away
Maize Intermediate School
Maize · Public middle · Grades 5–6
651 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Goddard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
514 students
Riley County Grade School
Riley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
Allen Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Holton Elementary School
Holton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Hugoton Elem
Hugoton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
511 students
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School
Seneca · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
509 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maize South Elementary a good school?
Maize South Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #142 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Maize South Elementary rank in Kansas?
Maize South Elementary ranks #142 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #14659 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Maize South Elementary?
Maize South Elementary had 514 students in 2025.
Is Maize South Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Maize South Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Maize South Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maize South Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.