- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raymore, MO
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle
Federal NCES profile for Raymore-Peculiar East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292373000088
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Raymore · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymore-Peculiar East Middle ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Raymore, MO.
School address
District: Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292373000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 292373000088 · Raymore, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 15.5:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High (1,540 students)
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 51.9 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raymore-Peculi
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High
1,540 students
- This school
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle
789 students
- Raymore-Peculi
Raymore-Peculiar South Middle
636 students
- Eagle Glen Ele 414
Eagle Glen Elementary
414 students
- Peculiar Elem. 402
Peculiar Elem.
402 students
- Timber Creek E 390
Timber Creek Elem.
390 students
What this shows Raymore-Peculiar East Middle reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymore-Peculiar East Middle compares
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle is a shrinking 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Raymore-Peculiar East Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii reports $11,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Raymore-Peculiar East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymore-Peculiar South Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Glen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peculiar Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymore-Peculiar East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymore-Peculiar East Middle
How many students attend Raymore-Peculiar East Middle?
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle has 789 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raymore, MO. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle?
25.3% of students at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymore-Peculiar East Middle?
The largest demographic group at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Raymore, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymore-Peculiar East Middle?
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Raymore-Peculiar East Middle rank among public schools in Raymore?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymore-Peculiar East Middle ranks #7 of 7 public 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 public schools in Raymore on the city page.
What other schools are in Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii?
Besides Raymore-Peculiar East Middle, Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii also operates Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High (1,540 students), Raymore-Peculiar South Middle (636 students), and Eagle Glen Elementary (414 students). See the Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii district page for the complete list.