- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lee's Summit, MO
Pleasant Lea Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Lea Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291830000982
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Lea Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Lee's Summit · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Lea Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Lea Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lee's Summit, MO.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pleasant Lea Middle held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.6 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 291830000982 · Lee's Summit, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 13.5:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students)
Pleasant Lea Middle held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.6 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Lea Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee's Summit W
Lee's Summit West High
1,999 students
- Lee's Summit S
Lee's Summit Sr. High
1,989 students
- Lee's Summit N
Lee's Summit North High
1,940 students
- East Trails Mi
East Trails Middle School
1,051 students
- Bernard C. Cam
Bernard C. Campbell Middle
1,043 students
- This school
Pleasant Lea Middle
905 students
What this shows Pleasant Lea Middle reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Lea Middle compares
Pleasant Lea Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.1% | ▼ 63% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,841
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Pleasant Lea Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lee's Summit R-Vii reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Lea Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Lea Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Lee's Summit
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Lea Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Lea Middle?
Pleasant Lea Middle has 905 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lee's Summit, MO. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 931 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Lea Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Lea 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 Pleasant Lea Middle?
17.1% of students at Pleasant Lea Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Lea Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Lea Middle is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Lee's Summit, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Lea Middle?
Pleasant Lea Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pleasant Lea Middle rank among middle schools in Lee's Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Lea Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lee's Summit, 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 Lee's Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides Pleasant Lea Middle, Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students), Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students), and Lee's Summit North High (1,940 students). See the Lee's Summit R-Vii district page for the complete list.