Enrollment
919
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul Kinder Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul Kinder Middle School
Paul Kinder Middle School is a large middle school in Blue Springs, Missouri, enrolling 919 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Missouri schools and 53% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 94% of state schools at 919 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 919 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students) and Blue Springs South High (2,299 students) alongside Paul Kinder 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 Paul Kinder Middle School compares
Paul Kinder Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,399
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Springs R-Iv, which includes Paul Kinder Middle School.
$11,399
Per student
-12%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 25.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~919 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Paul Kinder Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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