- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olathe, KS
Pioneer Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pioneer Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201014001655
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pioneer Trail Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 11
- middle schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pioneer Trail Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Trail Middle School ranks #7 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Pioneer Trail Middle School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 201014001655 · Olathe, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 12.6:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Pioneer Trail Middle School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.9 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pioneer Trail Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olathe North S
Olathe North Sr High
2,011 students
- Olathe Northwe
Olathe Northwest High School
1,958 students
- Olathe East Sr
Olathe East Sr High
1,844 students
- Olathe South S
Olathe South Sr High
1,778 students
- Olathe West Hi
Olathe West High School
1,557 students
- This school 617
Pioneer Trail Middle School
617 students
What this shows Pioneer Trail Middle School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pioneer Trail Middle School compares
Pioneer Trail Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 3% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Pioneer Trail Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olathe reports $14,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pioneer 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 Pioneer Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Oregon Trail Middle School
Standard public school
632 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
Standard public school
623 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
California Trail Middle School
Standard public school
584 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Trail Middle School
How many students attend Pioneer Trail Middle School?
Pioneer Trail Middle School has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Trail Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Pioneer Trail Middle School?
43.8% of students at Pioneer Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pioneer Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pioneer Trail Middle School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pioneer Trail Middle School?
Pioneer Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Pioneer Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Pioneer Trail Middle School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Pioneer 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.