- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olathe, KS
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201014000135
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe Trail Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #8 of 11
- middle schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe Trail Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Trail Middle School ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Santa Fe Trail Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 201014000135 · Olathe, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 11.3:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Santa Fe Trail Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe 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 623
Santa Fe Trail Middle School
623 students
What this shows Santa Fe Trail Middle School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe Trail Middle School compares
Santa Fe 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Lower 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 Santa Fe 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
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 (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe Trail Middle School
How many students attend Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
Santa Fe Trail Middle School has 623 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Trail Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 28% 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 Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
49.4% of students at Santa Fe Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe Trail Middle School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe Trail Middle School?
Santa Fe Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Santa Fe Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Trail Middle School ranks #8 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 Santa Fe 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.