- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Delta Woods Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 290531002736 · Lee's Summit, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 17.7:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
Delta Woods Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Delta Woods Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Springs H
Blue Springs High
2,429 students
- Blue Springs S
Blue Springs South High
2,299 students
- Paul Kinder Mi 919
Paul Kinder Middle School
919 students
- This school 831
Delta Woods Middle
831 students
- Moreland Ridge 813
Moreland Ridge Middle
813 students
- Brittany Hill 807
Brittany Hill Middle
807 students
What this shows Delta Woods Middle reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta Woods Middle compares
Delta Woods Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Blue Springs R-Iv reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,299
- 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.
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 (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.