Enrollment
22
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 290002203076
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Dale M Thompson/Trails West S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.8:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dale M Thompson/Trails West S compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 11.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 76% below the Missouri average and 79% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dale M Thompson/Trails West S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.8:1 | ▼ 47% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 76% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 76% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
— 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Missouri — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
59.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 3% in Missouri — larger than 97% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 6.8:1 -47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 11.1% -76% vs state
NCES ID 290002203076
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dale M Thompson/Trails West S
How many students attend Dale M Thompson/Trails West S?
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S has 22 students enrolled. It is a other school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dale M Thompson/Trails West S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dale M Thompson/Trails West S is 6.8:1, which is 47% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dale M Thompson/Trails West S?
11.1% of students at Dale M Thompson/Trails West S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dale M Thompson/Trails West S?
The largest demographic group at Dale M Thompson/Trails West S is African American at 40.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dale M Thompson/Trails West S?
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.