Enrollment
383
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raymore, MO
Bridle Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bridle Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292373002889
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridle Ridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Raymore · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridle Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridle Ridge Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Raymore, MO.
School address
District: Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292373002889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bridle Ridge Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bridle Ridge Elementary
Bridle Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Raymore, Missouri, enrolling 383 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii also operates Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High (1,540 students) and Raymore-Peculiar East Middle (789 students) alongside Bridle Ridge Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bridle Ridge Elementary compares
Bridle Ridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Bridle Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii, which includes Bridle Ridge Elementary.
$11,435
Per student
-12%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 35.5%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bridle Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymore-Peculiar East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymore-Peculiar South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Glen Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peculiar Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridle Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bridle Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Bridle Ridge Elementary?
Bridle Ridge Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raymore, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridle Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridle Ridge Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridle Ridge Elementary?
24.3% of students at Bridle Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridle Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bridle Ridge Elementary is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Raymore, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridle Ridge Elementary?
Bridle Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridle Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Raymore?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridle Ridge Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Raymore, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Raymore on the city page.
Is Bridle Ridge Elementary a good school?
Bridle Ridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii?
Besides Bridle Ridge Elementary, Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii also operates Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High (1,540 students), Raymore-Peculiar East Middle (789 students), and Raymore-Peculiar South Middle (636 students). See the Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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