- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blue Springs, MO
Paul Kinder Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Kinder Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290531002835
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Kinder Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Kinder Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Kinder Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531002835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+188 students YoY
Paul Kinder Middle School grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (+25.8%).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+188 students YoY 290531002835 · Blue Springs, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 19.6:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
Paul Kinder Middle School grew from 729 students in 2022-23 to 917 in 2023-24 (+25.8%). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Paul Kinder Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Springs H
Blue Springs High
2,429 students
- Blue Springs S
Blue Springs South High
2,299 students
- This school 919
Paul Kinder Middle School
919 students
- Delta Woods Mi 831
Delta Woods Middle
831 students
- Moreland Ridge 813
Moreland Ridge Middle
813 students
- Brittany Hill 807
Brittany Hill Middle
807 students
What this shows Paul Kinder Middle School reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Kinder Middle School compares
Paul Kinder Middle School is a growing 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 53% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 40% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,950
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Paul Kinder Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Springs R-Iv reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Kinder Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Springs South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Woods Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moreland Ridge Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brittany Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Kinder Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,299
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~919 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Kinder Middle School
How many students attend Paul Kinder Middle School?
Paul Kinder Middle School has 919 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blue Springs, MO. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), up 188.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Kinder Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Kinder Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 53% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Kinder Middle School?
27.6% of students at Paul Kinder Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Kinder Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Kinder Middle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Kinder Middle School?
Paul Kinder Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Paul Kinder Middle School rank among middle schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Kinder Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Blue Springs, 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 Blue Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Springs R-Iv?
Besides Paul Kinder Middle School, Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students), Blue Springs South High (2,299 students), and Delta Woods Middle (831 students). See the Blue Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.