Enrollment
831
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lee's Summit, MO
Delta Woods Middle
Federal NCES profile for Delta Woods Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290531002736
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Woods Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Woods Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Woods Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531002736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta Woods Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta Woods Middle
Delta Woods Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, enrolling 831 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Missouri schools and 38% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 93% of state schools at 831 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lee's Summit's middle schools, it stands alongside East Trails Middle School (1,051 students): Delta Woods Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 15.7:1).
Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students) and Blue Springs South High (2,299 students) alongside Delta Woods 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 Delta Woods Middle compares
Delta Woods 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 62% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,399
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 64.7%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Delta Woods Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Springs R-Iv, which includes Delta Woods Middle.
$11,399
Per student
-12%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 25.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Delta Woods Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Springs South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Kinder Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreland Ridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brittany Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Woods Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,299
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~831 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Delta Woods Middle
How many students attend Delta Woods Middle?
Delta Woods Middle has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Woods Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Woods Middle is 17.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delta Woods Middle?
17.3% of students at Delta Woods Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Woods Middle?
The largest demographic group at Delta Woods Middle is White at 64.7% 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 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Woods Middle?
Delta Woods Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Delta Woods Middle rank among middle schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Woods Middle ranks #1 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 Delta Woods Middle a good school?
Delta Woods Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. 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 Blue Springs R-Iv?
Besides Delta Woods Middle, Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students), Blue Springs South High (2,299 students), and Paul Kinder Middle School (919 students). See the Blue Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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