- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Peculiar, MO
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292373001424
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,540
- students enrolled
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292373001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-531 students YoY
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High shrank from 2,091 students in 2022-23 to 1,560 in 2023-24 (-25.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 118.4 → 98.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-531 students YoY 292373001424 · Peculiar, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,540 enr · 13.1:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Raymore-Peculiar East Middle (789 students)
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High shrank from 2,091 students in 2022-23 to 1,560 in 2023-24 (-25.4%). Teacher FTE lost 118.4 → 98.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High
1,540 students
- Raymore-Peculi
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 Sr. High reports 1,540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High compares
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$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
Counselors4.7 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore-Peculiar East Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymore-Peculiar South Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Glen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peculiar Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High'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 high 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 (~1,540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High
How many students attend Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High?
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Peculiar, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,091 (2022-23) → 1,560 (2023-24), down 531.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High?
20.4% of students at Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Peculiar, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High?
Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii?
Besides Raymore-Peculiar Sr. High, Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii also operates Raymore-Peculiar East Middle (789 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.