- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
East Trails Middle School grew from 983 students in 2022-23 to 1,042 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 291830003407 · Lee's Summit, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 15.7:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students)
East Trails Middle School grew from 983 students in 2022-23 to 1,042 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Trails Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee's Summit W
Lee's Summit West High
1,999 students
- Lee's Summit S
Lee's Summit Sr. High
1,989 students
- Lee's Summit N
Lee's Summit North High
1,940 students
- This school
East Trails Middle School
1,051 students
- Bernard C. Cam
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
1,043 students
- Summit Lakes M
Summit Lakes Middle
1,005 students
What this shows East Trails Middle School reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Trails Middle School compares
East Trails Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,841
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.
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.
District finance for Lee's Summit R-Vii reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,989
- 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
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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 983 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), up 59.
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.
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.