Enrollment
65
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lee?S Summit, MO
R-7 Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for R-7 Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291830003408
👥 S:T ratio 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R-7 Online Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 65
- students enrolled
R-7 Online Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee's Summit R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291830003408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R-7 Online Academy compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at R-7 Online Academy
R-7 Online Academy is a small combined-grade school in Lee?S Summit, Missouri, enrolling 65 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Missouri schools and 70% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Missouri schools, with 65 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Lee's Summit R-Vii also operates Lee's Summit West High (1,999 students) and Lee's Summit Sr. High (1,989 students) alongside R-7 Online Academy.
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 R-7 Online Academy compares
R-7 Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 70% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,868
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.
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 47.7%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, R-7 Online Academy is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee's Summit R-Vii, which includes R-7 Online Academy.
$12,868
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.5%
State 26.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 R-7 Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit West High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit Sr. High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee's Summit North High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Trails Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernard C. Campbell Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R-7 Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 other 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 (~65 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about R-7 Online Academy
How many students attend R-7 Online Academy?
R-7 Online Academy has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lee?S Summit, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R-7 Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at R-7 Online Academy is 21.7:1, which is 70% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R-7 Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at R-7 Online Academy is White at 47.7% 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 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R-7 Online Academy?
R-7 Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is R-7 Online Academy a good school?
R-7 Online Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Lee's Summit R-Vii?
Besides R-7 Online Academy, 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.
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