- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lee's Summit, MO
Lee's Summit West High
Federal NCES profile for Lee's Summit West 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 291830002795
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee's Summit West High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee's Summit West High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee's Summit West High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830002795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lee's Summit West High held near 1,976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 121.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 291830002795 · Lee's Summit, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,999 enr · 16.7:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students)
Lee's Summit West High held near 1,976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 121.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lee's Summit West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- 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 West High reports 1,999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee's Summit West High compares
Lee's Summit West 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 85% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,999 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,999
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Lee's Summit West High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Lakes Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee's Summit West 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 (~1,999 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee's Summit West High
How many students attend Lee's Summit West High?
Lee's Summit West High has 1,999 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lee's Summit, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,992 (2022-23) → 1,976 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee's Summit West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee's Summit West High is 16.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee's Summit West High?
6.7% of students at Lee's Summit West 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 West High?
The largest demographic group at Lee's Summit West High is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee's Summit West High?
Lee's Summit West 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 West High rank among high schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee's Summit West 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 West High, Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 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.