- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olathe, KS
Chisholm Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201014001548
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Trail Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #8 of 11
- middle schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Trail Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail Middle School ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Chisholm Trail Middle School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 201014001548 · Olathe, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 12.6:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Chisholm Trail Middle School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chisholm Trail Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olathe North S
Olathe North Sr High
2,011 students
- Olathe Northwe
Olathe Northwest High School
1,958 students
- Olathe East Sr
Olathe East Sr High
1,844 students
- Olathe South S
Olathe South Sr High
1,778 students
- Olathe West Hi
Olathe West High School
1,557 students
- This school 569
Chisholm Trail Middle School
569 students
What this shows Chisholm Trail Middle School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Trail Middle School compares
Chisholm Trail Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 74% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Chisholm Trail Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olathe reports $14,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisholm Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Olathe
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Prairie Trail Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Frontier Trail Middle School
Standard public school
693 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mission Trail Middle School
Standard public school
680 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Oregon Trail Middle School
Standard public school
632 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
Standard public school
623 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Trail Middle School
Standard public school
617 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Trail Middle School
How many students attend Chisholm Trail Middle School?
Chisholm Trail Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisholm Trail Middle School?
11.2% of students at Chisholm Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Trail Middle School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Trail Middle School?
Chisholm Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chisholm Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail Middle School ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Chisholm Trail Middle School, Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students), Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students), and Olathe East Sr High (1,844 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.