At a glance
Reported students
713
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
Fire Prairie Middle: 713 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. 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
- 712
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Fire Prairie Middle
Fire Prairie Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Independence. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Fort Osage R-I. NCES reports 713 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Missouri median of 13:1 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 White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.7%. 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 Fire Prairie Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.61 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black9.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial9.5%
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.
Other schools in Fort Osage R-I
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Osage Trail Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
675 reported students
Indian Trails Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–04
365 reported students
Blue Hills Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
357 reported students
Buckner Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
327 reported students
Elm Grove Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
305 reported students
Cler-Mont Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
298 reported students
Public schools near Fire Prairie Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Trail Middle Middle · Fort Osage R-I | 07–08 | 675 | 0.2 mi |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle Middle · Independence 30 | 07–08 | 731 | 5.5 mi |
| Bingham Middle Middle · Independence 30 | 07–08 | 730 | 5.7 mi |
| Bridger Middle Middle · Independence 30 | 06–06 | 744 | 5.9 mi |
| Brittany Hill Middle Middle · Blue Springs R-IV | 06–08 | 807 | 6.2 mi |
| Paul Kinder Middle School Middle · Blue Springs R-IV | 06–08 | 919 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fire Prairie Middle
What grades does Fire Prairie Middle serve?
Fire Prairie Middle reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fort Osage R-I.
How many students attend Fire Prairie Middle?
Fire Prairie Middle reported 713 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 712 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fire Prairie Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 713 students and 50.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fire Prairie Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fire Prairie Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Osage R-I attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fire Prairie Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.6% 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 Fire Prairie Middle in?
Fire Prairie Middle is part of Fort Osage R-I, based in Independence, MO, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fire Prairie Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Osage Trail Middle (0.2 mi), Pioneer Ridge Middle (5.5 mi), Bingham Middle (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.