Maize Central Elementary

www.usd266.com

542 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Maize Central Elementary, located at 304 W. Academy Ave in Maize, Kansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Maize Unified School District 266. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for its primary-level students. By emphasizing both intellectual growth and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong sense of community within the suburban Maize area.

As part of the USD 266 district, Maize Central Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to innovation and excellence in education. The school focuses on creating inclusive classrooms and engaging curricula that cater to diverse learning needs. Parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific enrollment procedures are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.usd266.com](http://www.usd266.com).

542

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maize Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	120
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	51
American Indian	3

White
352 (64.9%)
Hispanic
120 (22.1%)
Two or More
51 (9.4%)
Asian
13 (2.4%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maize
Phone:	(316)722-0427
Website:	http://www.usd266.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maize Central Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	111
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maize Central Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	47.8%
Male	283	52.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th