Top Rankings
Raymore-Peculiar R-II 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 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,091 students in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,730 Schools
# Students
6,332 Students
571,156 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
47,204 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.53
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,592 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,673 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$125 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,592
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,673
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekmoor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Creekmoor Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 E Calico Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Raymore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S Madison
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 E 195th St
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Peculiar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E 3rd St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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