- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Raytown, MO
Raytown Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Raytown Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292607001525
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raytown Sr. High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Raytown · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Raytown Sr. High has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raytown Sr. High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Raytown, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Raytown Sr. High held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 292607001525 · Raytown, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,280 enr · 15.1:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown South Sr. High (1,089 students)
Raytown Sr. High held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.8 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Raytown Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Raytown Centra 488
Raytown Central Middle
488 students
- Little Blue El 379
Little Blue Elementary
379 students
What this shows Raytown Sr. High reports 1,280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raytown Sr. High compares
Raytown Sr. High 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,280
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
247
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Raytown Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown South Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raytown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raytown Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Blue Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raytown Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raytown Sr. High
How many students attend Raytown Sr. High?
Raytown Sr. High has 1,280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raytown, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,365 (2022-23) → 1,342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raytown Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Raytown Sr. High is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raytown Sr. High?
53.0% of students at Raytown Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raytown Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Raytown Sr. High is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Raytown, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raytown Sr. High?
Raytown Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Sr. High rank among public schools in Raytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Raytown Sr. High ranks #9 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 Sr. High, Raytown C-2 also operates Raytown South Sr. High (1,089 students), Raytown Middle (667 students), and South Middle (510 students). See the Raytown C-2 district page for the complete list.