- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Osage Trail Middle shrank from 793 students in 2022-23 to 724 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 291229000494 · Independence, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 13.5:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Osage High (1,545 students)
Osage Trail Middle shrank from 793 students in 2022-23 to 724 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Osage Trail Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Osage Hig
Fort Osage High
1,545 students
- Fire Prairie M
Fire Prairie Middle
713 students
- This school
Osage Trail Middle
675 students
- Indian Trails 365
Indian Trails Elem.
365 students
- Blue Hills Ele 357
Blue Hills Elem.
357 students
- Buckner Elem. 327
Buckner Elem.
327 students
What this shows Osage Trail Middle reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osage Trail Middle compares
Osage Trail Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Fort Osage R-I reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), down 69.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.