Enrollment
1,043
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lee's Summit, MO
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bernard C. Campbell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291830000222
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernard C. Campbell Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernard C. Campbell Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard C. Campbell Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bernard C. Campbell Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bernard C. Campbell Middle
Bernard C. Campbell Middle is a large middle school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, enrolling 1,043 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,043 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lee's Summit's middle schools, it stands alongside East Trails Middle School (1,051 students): Bernard C. Campbell Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.7:1).
Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students) and Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students) alongside Bernard C. Campbell Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bernard C. Campbell Middle compares
Bernard C. Campbell Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 54% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,043 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,043
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Bernard C. Campbell Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee's Summit R-Vii, which includes Bernard C. Campbell Middle.
$12,868
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.8%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bernard C. Campbell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Lakes Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernard C. Campbell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lee's Summit
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,043 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bernard C. Campbell Middle
How many students attend Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle has 1,043 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernard C. Campbell Middle is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
21.2% of students at Bernard C. Campbell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bernard C. Campbell Middle is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernard C. Campbell Middle?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernard C. Campbell Middle rank among middle schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernard C. Campbell Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lee's Summit, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lee's Summit on the city page.
Is Bernard C. Campbell Middle a good school?
Bernard C. Campbell Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Bernard C. Campbell Middle, Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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