- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gardner, KS
Trail Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Trail Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200642002076
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trail Ridge Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Gardner · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trail Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trail Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Gardner, KS.
School address
District: Gardner Edgerton · Kansas
NCES ID 200642002076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Trail Ridge Middle School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200642002076 · Gardner, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students)
Trail Ridge Middle School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Trail Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gardner Edgert
Gardner Edgerton High
1,794 students
- This school 679
Trail Ridge Middle School
679 students
- Pioneer Ridge 548
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
548 students
- Madison Elemen 521
Madison Elementary
521 students
- Wheatridge Mid 517
Wheatridge Middle School
517 students
- Grand Star Ele 380
Grand Star Elementary
380 students
What this shows Trail Ridge Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trail Ridge Middle School compares
Trail Ridge 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Trail Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gardner Edgerton reports $12,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trail Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Edgerton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheatridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Star Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trail Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Gardner
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trail Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Trail Ridge Middle School?
Trail Ridge Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gardner, KS. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trail Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trail Ridge Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Trail Ridge Middle School?
30.2% of students at Trail Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trail Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Trail Ridge Middle School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Gardner, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trail Ridge Middle School?
Trail Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Trail Ridge Middle School rank among elementary schools in Gardner?
By Resource Investment Index, Trail Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Gardner, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gardner on the city page.
What other schools are in Gardner Edgerton?
Besides Trail Ridge Middle School, Gardner Edgerton also operates Gardner Edgerton High (1,794 students), Pioneer Ridge Middle School (548 students), and Madison Elementary (521 students). See the Gardner Edgerton district page for the complete list.