Liggett Trail Education Center serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Attendance Zone: LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER serves the entire district of Blue Springs, MO, covering an area of approximately 56.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liggett Trail Education Center's student population of 159 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
The diversity score of Liggett Trail Education Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
15%
15%
White
57%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Liggett Trail Education Center?
159 students attend Liggett Trail Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Liggett Trail Education Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liggett Trail Education Center?
Liggett Trail Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liggett Trail Education Center offer ?
Liggett Trail Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liggett Trail Education Center part of?
Liggett Trail Education Center is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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