Midland Trail in Kansas City, KS

At a glance

Reported students

495

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.88

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Kansas elementary enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

513.5

Midland Trail: 495 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 429
Teachers (FTE): 39
Student–teacher ratio: 11:1

What the reported data says about Midland Trail

Midland Trail is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kansas City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Turner-Kansas City. NCES reports 495 students for 2024–25.

Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.1%) and Black (23%). English learners represent 24.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Midland Trail

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 24.7%
Students with disabilities: 18.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 88.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White17.8%
Hispanic52.1%
Black23%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Oak Grove Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–05

532 reported students

Turner Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–06

560 reported students

Junction Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

234 reported students

Turner Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

585 reported students

Turner Sixth Grade Academy

Middle · Grades 06–06

299 reported students

Beyond the Bell

High · Grades 09–12

13 reported students

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Public schools near Midland Trail

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Oak Grove Elem Elementary · Turner-Kansas City	PK–05	532	0.8 mi
Junction Elementary Elementary · Turner-Kansas City	PK–05	234	1.2 mi
Bluejacket-Flint Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch	PK–06	395	1.5 mi
Turner Elem Elementary · Turner-Kansas City	PK–06	560	1.7 mi
Merriam Park Elementary Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch	PK–06	415	2.1 mi
Crestview Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch	PK–06	374	2.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Midland Trail

What grades does Midland Trail serve?

Midland Trail reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Turner-Kansas City.

How many students attend Midland Trail?

Midland Trail reported 495 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 429 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Midland Trail?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 495 students and 36.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Midland Trail a public, charter, or magnet school?

Midland Trail is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Turner-Kansas City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Midland Trail students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

88.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Midland Trail in?

Midland Trail is part of Turner-Kansas City, based in Kansas City, KS, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Midland Trail?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Grove Elem (0.8 mi), Junction Elementary (1.2 mi), Bluejacket-Flint (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.