Enrollment
655
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shawnee, KS
Monticello Trails Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Trails Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200549000898
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Trails Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Shawnee · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Trails Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Trails Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Shawnee, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Trails Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Trails Middle School
Monticello Trails Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Shawnee, Kansas, enrolling 655 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 655 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Monticello 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 Monticello Trails Middle School compares
Monticello 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 85% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 84.6%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Monticello Trails Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for De Soto, which includes Monticello 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 Monticello Trails Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Soto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mize Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Trails Middle School
How many students attend Monticello Trails Middle School?
Monticello Trails Middle School has 655 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawnee, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Trails Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Trails Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Trails Middle School?
6.3% of students at Monticello Trails Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Trails Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Trails Middle School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Shawnee, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Trails Middle School?
Monticello Trails Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Monticello Trails Middle School rank among public schools in Shawnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Trails Middle School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee on the city page.
Is Monticello Trails Middle School a good school?
Monticello Trails Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. 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 Monticello 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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