- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olathe, KS
Prairie Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201014001761
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Trail Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Trail Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Trail Middle School ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Prairie Trail Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 201014001761 · Olathe, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 14.8:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Prairie Trail Middle School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Prairie 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 709
Prairie Trail Middle School
709 students
What this shows Prairie Trail Middle School reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Trail Middle School compares
Prairie 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 85% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Kansas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 6.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Prairie Trail Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Prairie Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie 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.
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
Pioneer Trail Middle School
Standard public school
617 students 12.6:1 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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Trail Middle School
How many students attend Prairie Trail Middle School?
Prairie Trail Middle School has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trail Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Trail Middle School?
6.6% of students at Prairie Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Trail Middle School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Trail Middle School?
Prairie Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Prairie Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Trail Middle School ranks #4 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 Prairie 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.