Enrollment
1,051
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lee's Summit, MO
East Trails Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Trails Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291830003407
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Trails Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,051
- students enrolled
East Trails Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830003407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Trails Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Trails Middle School
East Trails Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, enrolling 1,051 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Missouri schools and 23% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,051 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #112, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students) and Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students) alongside East Trails Middle School.
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 East Trails Middle School compares
East Trails Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 69% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,868
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.
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 71.3%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, East Trails Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee's Summit R-Vii, which includes East Trails Middle School.
$12,868
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 East Trails Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Lakes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Trails Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Trails Middle School
How many students attend East Trails Middle School?
East Trails Middle School has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Trails Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Trails Middle School?
14.4% of students at East Trails Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Trails Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Trails Middle School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Trails Middle School?
East Trails Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is East Trails Middle School a good school?
East Trails Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides East Trails Middle School, Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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