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Raytown C-2 School District

6608 Raytown Rd
Raytown, MO 64133-5265
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Raytown C-2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,953 students in Raytown C-2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Raytown C-2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
7,953 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
579 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Raytown C-2 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#508 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
40%
29%
43%
23%
38%
76%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
8%
% Black
51%
15%
% White
21%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,649 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,417 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,649
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,417
$13,908

Best Raytown C-2 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4400 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 737-6290
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6707 Woodson Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7260
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Raytown Sr. High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6019 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,342 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6410 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7200
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Laurel Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Lane
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7230
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Little Blue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13900 E 61st Street
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7740
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8015 Raytown Rd
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7280
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Raytown South Sr. High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8211 Sterling Ave
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,179 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Raytown Central Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10601 E 59th St
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Fleetridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13001 E 55th St
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7220
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Norfleet Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6140 Norfleet Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7240
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Raytown Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Pittman Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7360
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Eastwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5290 Sycamore
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 268-7210
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
South Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 E 83rd St
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7380
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8838 E 83rd St
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7270
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 E 77th St
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7290
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Herndon Career Center
Vocational School
11501 E 350 Hwy
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7140
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
6325 Hunter Ave
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7430
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Raytown Education Center
Alternative School
10750 E 350 Hwy
Kansas City, MO 64138
(816) 268-7180
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
8812 E Gregory
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 268-7145
Gr: PK | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Raytown C-2 School District?
Raytown C-2 School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,953 students.
What is the rank of Raytown C-2 School District?
Raytown C-2 School District is ranked #513 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Raytown C-2 School District?
51% of Raytown C-2 School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raytown C-2 School District?
Raytown C-2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Raytown C-2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,417 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 20 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,953 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 76% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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