- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, KS
Midland Trail
Federal NCES profile for Midland Trail, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201236001475
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midland Trail earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #10 of 14
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Midland Trail has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Trail ranks #10 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Turner-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201236001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Midland Trail held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 201236001475 · Kansas City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 13.8:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner High (1,147 students)
Midland Trail held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Midland Trail in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner High
Turner High
1,147 students
- Turner Middle
Turner Middle School
585 students
- Turner Elem
Turner Elem
560 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem
532 students
- This school
Midland Trail
495 students
- Turner Sixth G 299
Turner Sixth Grade Academy
299 students
What this shows Midland Trail reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midland Trail compares
Midland Trail 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 77% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Kansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,315
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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
African American 23.0%
White 17.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Midland Trail is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turner-Kansas City reports $13,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midland Trail Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midland Trail's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Silver City Elem
Standard public school
1,495 students 62.3:1 students per teacher
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Standard public school
1,045 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Piper Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 14:1 students per teacher
M E Pearson Elem
Standard public school
606 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elem
Standard public school
532 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Midland Trail
How many students attend Midland Trail?
Midland Trail has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail?
The student-teacher ratio at Midland Trail is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midland Trail?
75.5% of students at Midland Trail are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midland Trail?
The largest demographic group at Midland Trail is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midland Trail?
Midland Trail has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Midland Trail rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Midland Trail ranks #10 of 14 schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Turner-Kansas City?
Besides Midland Trail, Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students), Turner Middle School (585 students), and Turner Elem (560 students). See the Turner-Kansas City district page for the complete list.