Enrollment
675
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, MO
Osage Trail Middle
Federal NCES profile for Osage Trail Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291229000494
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage Trail Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage Trail Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Trail Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Fort Osage R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291229000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osage Trail Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osage Trail Middle
Osage Trail Middle is a large middle school in Independence, Missouri, enrolling 675 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.8% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 675 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 333 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #329, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 333 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 675 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fort Osage R-I also operates Fort Osage High (1,545 students) and Fire Prairie Middle (713 students) alongside Osage Trail Middle.
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 Osage Trail Middle compares
Osage Trail Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 20% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$11,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.3 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 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Osage Trail Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Osage R-I, which includes Osage Trail Middle.
$11,979
Per student
-7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 37.1%
Federal 15.6%
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 Osage Trail Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Osage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fire Prairie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Hills Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckner Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage Trail Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Osage Trail Middle
How many students attend Osage Trail Middle?
Osage Trail Middle has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage Trail Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage Trail Middle is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osage Trail Middle?
36.8% of students at Osage Trail Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage Trail Middle?
The largest demographic group at Osage Trail Middle is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage Trail Middle?
Osage Trail Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Osage Trail Middle rank among middle schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Trail Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Independence on the city page.
Is Osage Trail Middle a good school?
Osage Trail Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri 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 Fort Osage R-I?
Besides Osage Trail Middle, Fort Osage R-I also operates Fort Osage High (1,545 students), Fire Prairie Middle (713 students), and Indian Trails Elem. (365 students). See the Fort Osage R-I district page for the complete list.
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