- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lee's Summit, MO
Lee's Summit Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Lee's Summit Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291830000983
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee's Summit Sr. High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee's Summit Sr. High has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee's Summit Sr. High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Lee's Summit Sr. High held near 1,960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 143.0 → 139.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 291830000983 · Lee's Summit, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,989 enr · 14:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students)
Lee's Summit Sr. High held near 1,960 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 143.0 → 139.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lee's Summit Sr. High 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
- This school
Lee's Summit Sr. High
1,989 students
- Lee's Summit N
Lee's Summit North High
1,940 students
- East Trails Mi
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 Lee's Summit Sr. High reports 1,989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee's Summit Sr. High compares
Lee's Summit Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,989 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,989
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Lee's Summit Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Lee's Summit Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Lakes Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee's Summit Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 high 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 (~1,989 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee's Summit Sr. High
How many students attend Lee's Summit Sr. High?
Lee's Summit Sr. High has 1,989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lee's Summit, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,920 (2022-23) → 1,960 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee's Summit Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee's Summit Sr. High is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee's Summit Sr. High?
16.3% of students at Lee's Summit Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee's Summit Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Lee's Summit Sr. High is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee's Summit Sr. High?
Lee's Summit Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lee's Summit Sr. High rank among high schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee's Summit Sr. High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lee's Summit, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lee's Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Lee's Summit Sr. High, Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students), and East Trails Middle School (1,051 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.