- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Raytown, MO
Raytown Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Raytown Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292607003085
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raytown Central Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Raytown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Raytown Central Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raytown Central Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Raytown, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Raytown Central Middle held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 292607003085 · Raytown, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.2:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students)
Raytown Central Middle held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Raytown Central Middle 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
- This school 488
Raytown Central Middle
488 students
- Little Blue El 379
Little Blue Elementary
379 students
What this shows Raytown Central Middle reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raytown Central Middle compares
Raytown Central Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
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
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 65.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.6%
White 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Raytown Central Middle 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 Raytown Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown South Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raytown Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Blue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raytown Central Middle'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
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Raytown Central Middle
How many students attend Raytown Central Middle?
Raytown Central Middle has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Raytown, MO. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raytown Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raytown Central Middle 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 Raytown Central Middle?
52.5% of students at Raytown Central Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raytown Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Raytown Central Middle is African American at 48.6% of enrollment, in Raytown, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raytown Central Middle?
Raytown Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Raytown Central Middle rank among public schools in Raytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Raytown Central Middle ranks #2 of 10 public 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 public schools in Raytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Raytown C-2?
Besides Raytown Central Middle, 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.