- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raytown, MO
Southwood Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292607001530
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Elem. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Raytown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwood Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Raytown, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Southwood Elem. grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 292607001530 · Raytown, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 12.4:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students)
Southwood Elem. grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southwood Elem. 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
- Raytown Centra 488
Raytown Central Middle
488 students
- This school 346
Southwood Elem.
346 students
What this shows Southwood Elem. reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Elem. compares
Southwood Elem. is a growing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
White 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Southwood Elem. 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 Southwood Elem. 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raytown Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwood Elem.'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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Elem.
How many students attend Southwood Elem.?
Southwood Elem. has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raytown, MO. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwood Elem.?
49.9% of students at Southwood Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Elem. is African American at 46.8% of enrollment, in Raytown, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Elem.?
Southwood Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Southwood Elem. rank among elementary schools in Raytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Elem. ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Raytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Raytown C-2?
Besides Southwood Elem., 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.