- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lexington Trails Middle School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 200549000906 · De Soto, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 13.1:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Valley High School (1,432 students)
Lexington Trails Middle School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lexington Trails Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mill Valley Hi
Mill Valley High School
1,432 students
- De Soto High
De Soto High School
918 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
676 students
- Monticello Tra
Monticello Trails Middle School
655 students
- Mize Elementar 474
Mize Elementary School
474 students
- This school 393
Lexington Trails Middle School
393 students
What this shows Lexington Trails Middle School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lexington Trails Middle School compares
Lexington Trails Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,253
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
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.
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
District finance for De Soto reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~393 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.