- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shawnee Mission, KS
Indian Woods Middle
Federal NCES profile for Indian Woods Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201164001571
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Woods Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Woods Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Woods Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Indian Woods Middle held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 201164001571 · Shawnee Mission, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 15.9:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Indian Woods Middle held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Indian Woods Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502 students
- This school
Indian Woods Middle
809 students
What this shows Indian Woods Middle reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Woods Middle compares
Indian Woods Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Indian Woods Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch reports $12,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Woods Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Woods Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Hills Middle
Standard public school
879 students 16.9:1 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
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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Woods Middle
How many students attend Indian Woods Middle?
Indian Woods Middle has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Woods Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Woods Middle is 15.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Woods Middle?
30.6% of students at Indian Woods Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Woods Middle?
The largest demographic group at Indian Woods Middle is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Woods Middle?
Indian Woods Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Indian Woods Middle rank among middle schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Woods Middle ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Indian Woods 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.