- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raytown, MO
Laurel Hills Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Hills Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292607001520
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Hills Elem. earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Raytown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Hills Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Hills Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Raytown, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Laurel Hills Elem. grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 292607001520 · Raytown, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 11.9:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students)
Laurel Hills Elem. grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Laurel Hills Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raytown Sr. Hi
Raytown Sr. High
1,280 students
- Raytown South
Raytown South Sr. High
1,089 students
- Raytown Middle
Raytown Middle
667 students
- South Middle 510
South Middle
510 students
- Raytown Centra 488
Raytown Central Middle
488 students
- This school 344
Laurel Hills Elem.
344 students
What this shows Laurel Hills Elem. reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Hills Elem. compares
Laurel Hills Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 18.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Laurel Hills Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Raytown C-2 reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Hills Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown South Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Hills Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Hills Elem.
How many students attend Laurel Hills Elem.?
Laurel Hills Elem. has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raytown, MO. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hills Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hills Elem. is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Hills Elem.?
63.4% of students at Laurel Hills Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Hills Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Hills Elem. is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Raytown, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Hills Elem.?
Laurel Hills Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel Hills Elem. rank among elementary schools in Raytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Hills Elem. ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Raytown, 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 Raytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Raytown C-2?
Besides Laurel Hills Elem., Raytown C-2 also operates Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students), Raytown South Sr. High (1,089 students), and Raytown Middle (667 students). See the Raytown C-2 district page for the complete list.