Enrollment
632
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olathe, KS
Oregon Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oregon Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201014000136
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oregon Trail Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 11
- middle schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oregon Trail Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Middle School ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oregon Trail Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oregon Trail Middle School
Oregon Trail Middle School is a large middle school in Olathe, Kansas, enrolling 632 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.2% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 632 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 632 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Olathe's middle schools, it stands alongside Prairie Trail Middle School (709 students): Oregon Trail Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students) and Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students) alongside Oregon Trail 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 Oregon Trail Middle School compares
Oregon Trail 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$14,650
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Oregon Trail Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olathe, which includes Oregon Trail Middle School.
$14,650
Per student
-5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 56.9%
Federal 5.9%
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 Oregon Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oregon Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Olathe
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Prairie Trail Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Frontier Trail Middle School
Standard public school
693 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Mission Trail Middle School
Standard public school
680 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
Standard public school
623 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Trail Middle School
Standard public school
617 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
California Trail Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oregon Trail Middle School
How many students attend Oregon Trail Middle School?
Oregon Trail Middle School has 632 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olathe, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Oregon Trail Middle School?
41.2% of students at Oregon Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oregon Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oregon Trail Middle School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oregon Trail Middle School?
Oregon Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Oregon Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Middle School ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Olathe on the city page.
Is Oregon Trail Middle School a good school?
Oregon Trail Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Olathe?
Besides Oregon Trail Middle School, Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students), Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students), and Olathe East Sr High (1,844 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.
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