Enrollment
879
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shawnee Mission, KS
Indian Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201164001568
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Hills Middle compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Hills Middle
Indian Hills Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, enrolling 879 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Kansas schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 879 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Shawnee Mission Pub Sch spends $12,112 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shawnee Mission's middle schools, it stands alongside Indian Woods Middle (809 students): Indian Hills Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 15.9:1).
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students) and Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students) alongside Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Middle compares
Indian Hills Middle on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 73% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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.
Funding equity
$12,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Indian Hills Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, which includes Indian Hills Middle.
$12,112
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 54.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Indian Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Shawnee Mission
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Indian Woods Middle
Standard public school
809 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Westridge Middle
Standard public school
761 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Trailridge Middle
Standard public school
752 students 16:1 students per teacher
Hocker Grove Middle
Standard public school
714 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~879 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills Middle
How many students attend Indian Hills Middle?
Indian Hills Middle has 879 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawnee Mission, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Middle is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Hills Middle?
11.4% of students at Indian Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills Middle is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills Middle?
Indian Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Indian Hills Middle rank among middle schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Shawnee Mission, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Shawnee Mission on the city page.
Is Indian Hills Middle a good school?
Indian Hills Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Indian Hills Middle, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students), Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students), and Shawnee Mission West High (1,599 students). See the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch district page for the complete list.
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