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RAYTOWN C-2

Missouri · Public School District
20
Schools
8,012
Students
$16,391
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
68.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+16pp vs nat'l
84.0%
Graduation Rate
-2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RAYTOWN C-2 is a public school district in Missouri serving 8,012 students across 20 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,391 is above average for a US public school district. 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLUE RIDGE ELEM.KG–05329
EASTWOOD HILLS ELEM.KG–05329
FLEETRIDGE ELEM.KG–05315
LAUREL HILLS ELEM.KG–05314
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARYKG–05373
NORFLEET ELEM.KG–05311
ROBINSON ELEM.KG–05345
SOUTHWOOD ELEM.KG–05343
SPRING VALLEY ELEM.KG–05380
WESTRIDGE ELEM.KG–05321
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
RAYTOWN CENTRAL MIDDLE06–08564
RAYTOWN MIDDLE06–08731
SOUTH MIDDLE06–08522
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HERNDON CAREER CTR.09–120
RAYTOWN SOUTH SR. HIGH09–121,185
RAYTOWN SR. HIGH09–121,365
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NEW TRAILS EARLY LEARNING CTR.PK–PK88
NORTHWOOD SCH.KG–120
RAYTOWN EDUCATION CTR.01–120
THREE TRAILS PRESCHOOLPK–PK197
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,391+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
52%
State
31.4%
Local (property tax)
52.4%
Federal
16.3%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (52%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
8,012
Students
68%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RAYTOWN C-2?
RAYTOWN C-2 has 20 public schools, serving a total of 8,012 students.
What is the graduation rate for RAYTOWN C-2?
The graduation rate is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RAYTOWN C-2 spend per student?
RAYTOWN C-2 spends $16,391 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RAYTOWN C-2?
68% of students in RAYTOWN C-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RAYTOWN C-2?
No, RAYTOWN C-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RAYTOWN C-2 serve?
RAYTOWN C-2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RAYTOWN C-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in RAYTOWN C-2 is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.