- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shawnee Mission, KS
Trailridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Trailridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201164001573
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trailridge Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Trailridge Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trailridge Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Trailridge Middle grew from 701 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 201164001573 · Shawnee Mission, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 16:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Trailridge Middle grew from 701 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Trailridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502 students
- This school
Trailridge Middle
752 students
What this shows Trailridge Middle reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trailridge Middle compares
Trailridge Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,247
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Trailridge Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch reports $12,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trailridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trailridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Shawnee Mission
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Indian Hills Middle
Standard public school
879 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Indian Woods Middle
Standard public school
809 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Westridge Middle
Standard public school
761 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hocker Grove Middle
Standard public school
714 students 14.6:1 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 (~752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trailridge Middle
How many students attend Trailridge Middle?
Trailridge Middle has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Trailridge Middle is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trailridge Middle?
35.5% of students at Trailridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trailridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Trailridge Middle is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trailridge Middle?
Trailridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Trailridge Middle rank among middle schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Trailridge Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Shawnee Mission, 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 Shawnee Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Trailridge Middle, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students), Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students), and Shawnee Mission West High (1,599 students). See the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch district page for the complete list.