Enrollment
393
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · De Soto, KS
Lexington Trails Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lexington Trails Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200549000906
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lexington Trails Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in De Soto · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lexington Trails Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Trails Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in De Soto, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lexington Trails Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lexington Trails Middle School
Lexington Trails Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in De Soto, Kansas, enrolling 393 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 393 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 243 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding De Soto spends $11,364 per pupil, 27% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
De Soto also operates Mill Valley High School (1,432 students) and De Soto High School (918 students) alongside Lexington Trails Middle School.
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 Lexington Trails Middle School compares
Lexington Trails Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,364
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Lexington Trails Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Soto, which includes Lexington Trails Middle School.
$11,364
Per student
-27%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 60.8%
Federal 6.4%
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 Lexington Trails Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Soto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Trails Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mize Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lexington Trails Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lexington Trails Middle School
How many students attend Lexington Trails Middle School?
Lexington Trails Middle School has 393 students enrolled. It is a middle school in De Soto, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Trails Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Lexington Trails Middle School?
22.6% of students at Lexington Trails Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lexington Trails Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lexington Trails Middle School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in De Soto, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lexington Trails Middle School?
Lexington Trails Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lexington Trails Middle School rank among public schools in De Soto?
By Resource Investment Index, Lexington Trails Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in De Soto, 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 De Soto on the city page.
Is Lexington Trails Middle School a good school?
Lexington Trails Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 De Soto?
Besides Lexington Trails Middle School, De Soto also operates Mill Valley High School (1,432 students), De Soto High School (918 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (676 students). See the De Soto district page for the complete list.
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