- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raytown, MO
Spring Valley Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Spring Valley Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292607001531
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Valley Elem. earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Raytown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Valley Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elem. ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Raytown, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Spring Valley Elem. shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 292607001531 · Raytown, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 13.1:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Raytown Sr. High (1,280 students)
Spring Valley Elem. shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Spring Valley 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 353
Spring Valley Elem.
353 students
What this shows Spring Valley Elem. reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Valley Elem. compares
Spring Valley Elem. 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 | 65.8% | ▲ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.1:1
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
22.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
White 13.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown Sr. High | Larger | Lower 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raytown Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Valley 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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Valley Elem.
How many students attend Spring Valley Elem.?
Spring Valley Elem. has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raytown, MO. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elem. 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 Spring Valley Elem.?
65.8% of students at Spring Valley Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Valley Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Spring Valley Elem. is African American at 62.3% of enrollment, in Raytown, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Valley Elem.?
Spring Valley Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Spring Valley Elem. rank among elementary schools in Raytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elem. ranks #4 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 Spring Valley 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.