Enrollment
789
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymore-Peculiar East Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle is a large middle school in Raymore, Missouri, enrolling 789 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 92% of state schools at 789 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 206 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 789 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii also operates Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High (1,540 students) and Raymore-Peculiar South Middle (636 students) alongside Raymore-Peculiar East Middle.
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 Raymore-Peculiar East Middle compares
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,435
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii, which includes Raymore-Peculiar East Middle.
$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 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
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle 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 (~789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Raymore-Peculiar East Middle a good school?
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. 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 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.
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