- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S
Federal NCES profile for Dale M Thompson/Trails West S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203076
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #37 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S has class sizes smaller than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dale M Thompson/Trails West S ranks #37 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 290002203076 · Kansas City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 5.5:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M Davis School (43 students)
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M Davis
Helen M Davis School
43 students
- Shady Grove Sc
Shady Grove School
39 students
- Mapaville Scho
Mapaville School
37 students
- Greene Valley
Greene Valley School
35 students
- Maple Valley S
Maple Valley School
35 students
- This school
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S
22 students
What this shows Dale M Thompson/Trails West S reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dale M Thompson/Trails West S compares
Dale M Thompson/Trails West S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 57% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 76% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Missouri - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Dale M Thompson/Trails West S is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Dale M Thompson/Trails West S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dale M Thompson/Trails West S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
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 special-education school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 3.
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 5.5:1, which is 57% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 65% 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 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% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dale M Thompson/Trails West S rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dale M Thompson/Trails West S ranks #37 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides Dale M Thompson/Trails West S, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Helen M Davis School (43 students), Shady Grove School (39 students), and Mapaville School (37 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.