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BLUE RIDGE ELEM.

6410 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, RAYTOWN, MO 64133RAYTOWN C-2
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG05Non-Charter
329
Students
Total enrolled
$16,391
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
14% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
19% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
15% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 329 students in grades KG–05 in RAYTOWN, Missouri.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,391 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BLUE RIDGE ELEM. is a mid-sized elementary in RAYTOWN, Missouri, serving grades KG–05 with 329 students. The district invests $16,391 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BLUE RIDGE ELEM.

329
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution158 male · 171 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 227 students
Student Composition
34%
13%
37%
13%
Asian1%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black37%
Multiracial13%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292607000545

Academic Outcomes at BLUE RIDGE ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64133

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,391Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,391
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,212
Student Support$3,114
Administration$1,967
Operations$2,459
Other$1,639
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,391 spent per student, an estimated $7,261 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
52%
State government
31.4%
Local (property tax)
52.4%
Federal programs
16.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (816)268-7200
NCES ID: 292607000545
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RAYTOWN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
6410 BLUE RIDGE BLVD, RAYTOWN, MO 64133
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.