DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S

DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S is a public school that is part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 36 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dale M. Thompson/Trails West School is a specialized educational facility located in Kansas City, Missouri, operating under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As part of the state’s network of special schools, the institution is dedicated to serving students with significant educational needs who require specialized instruction and support services beyond what is typically available in a traditional school district setting.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a highly structured, individualized environment that fosters both academic growth and functional life skills. By leveraging the resources of the Missouri state school system, the staff—which typically includes a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, and behavioral specialists—works to create personalized learning plans that address the unique cognitive, social, and physical requirements of each student. Their approach is centered on ensuring that all students, regardless of their specific challenges, have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential within a safe and supportive educational community.

For more information, contact DALE M THOMPSON/TRAILS WEST S at (816) 325-1353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.