- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Raytown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Raytown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292607001523
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raytown Middle 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.
- #19 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Raytown Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raytown Middle ranks #19 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Raytown C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292607001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Raytown Middle held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292607001523 · Kansas City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 13.9:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students)
Raytown Middle held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Raytown 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
- This school
Raytown Middle
667 students
- South Middle 510
South Middle
510 students
- Raytown Centra 488
Raytown Central Middle
488 students
- Little Blue El 379
Little Blue Elementary
379 students
What this shows Raytown Middle reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raytown Middle compares
Raytown 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
White 19.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Raytown 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raytown South Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raytown Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Blue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raytown 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raytown Middle
How many students attend Raytown Middle?
Raytown Middle has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raytown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Raytown Middle is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raytown Middle?
61.4% of students at Raytown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raytown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Raytown Middle is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raytown Middle?
Raytown Middle 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 Raytown Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Raytown Middle ranks #19 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Raytown C-2?
Besides Raytown Middle, Raytown C-2 also operates Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students), Raytown South Sr. High (1,089 students), and South Middle (510 students). See the Raytown C-2 district page for the complete list.