LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER

3575 SW LIGGETT RD
BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015

www.bssd.net

159 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Liggett Trail Education Center, located in Blue Springs, Missouri, is a specialized facility within the Blue Springs School District dedicated to supporting students with unique learning and behavioral needs. The center focuses on providing a therapeutic and highly structured environment that fosters academic growth while addressing the social and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing individualized education plans and specialized instructional strategies, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning and successfully transition into their home schools or post-secondary pathways.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Liggett Trail is known for its collaborative approach, involving a multidisciplinary team of educators, counselors, and support staff who work closely with families. The facility emphasizes a culture of safety, respect, and personal responsibility, ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to thrive. As a key component of the Blue Springs district's commitment to inclusive and comprehensive education, the center plays a vital role in providing tailored resources for students who require a more specialized educational setting than a traditional classroom environment.

159

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	32
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
90 (56.6%)
Hispanic
32 (20.1%)
Black
24 (15.1%)
Two or More
11 (6.9%)
Asian
2 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Phone:	(816)874-3680
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 159