Enrollment
333
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olathe, KS
Woodland Spring Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Spring Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201185002111
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Spring Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #5 of 11
- middle schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Spring Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Spring Middle School ranks #5 of 11 middle schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Spring Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Spring Middle School
Woodland Spring Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Olathe, Kansas, enrolling 333 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Kansas average.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Spring Hill spends $10,075 per pupil, 35% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Olathe's middle schools, it stands alongside Prairie Trail Middle School (709 students): Woodland Spring Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.8:1).
Spring Hill also operates Insight School of Kansas (1,159 students) and Spring Hill High School (1,121 students) alongside Woodland Spring Middle School.
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 Woodland Spring Middle School compares
Woodland Spring Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 6.7% | ▼ 84% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
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
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Woodland Spring Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Hill, which includes Woodland Spring Middle School.
$10,075
Per student
-35%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 62.1%
Federal 5.4%
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 Woodland Spring Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight School of Kansas | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kansas Virtual Academy (Ksva) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Spring Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,159
- Students per teacher
- 33.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Spring Middle School
How many students attend Woodland Spring Middle School?
Woodland Spring Middle School has 333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olathe, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Spring Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Spring 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 Woodland Spring Middle School?
6.7% of students at Woodland Spring Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Spring Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Spring Middle School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Spring Middle School?
Woodland Spring Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Spring Middle School rank among middle schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Spring Middle School ranks #5 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.
Is Woodland Spring Middle School a good school?
Woodland Spring Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Spring Hill?
Besides Woodland Spring Middle School, Spring Hill also operates Insight School of Kansas (1,159 students), Spring Hill High School (1,121 students), and Spring Hill Elementary School (600 students). See the Spring Hill district page for the complete list.
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