- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leawood, KS
Leawood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leawood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201200001606
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leawood Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Leawood · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leawood Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leawood Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Leawood, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Leawood Middle grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 201200001606 · Leawood, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 13.7:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Leawood Middle grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Leawood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 493
Leawood Middle
493 students
What this shows Leawood Middle reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leawood Middle compares
Leawood Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 81% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Kansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,498
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 3.7%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Leawood Middle is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leawood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leawood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Leawood
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leawood Middle
How many students attend Leawood Middle?
Leawood Middle has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leawood, KS. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leawood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leawood Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leawood Middle?
8.1% of students at Leawood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leawood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leawood Middle is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Leawood, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leawood Middle?
Leawood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Leawood Middle rank among public schools in Leawood?
By Resource Investment Index, Leawood Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Leawood, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leawood on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Leawood Middle, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.