Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District

21005 S School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078-0789
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,102 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,744 Schools
# Students
6,314 Students
575,106 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
46,817 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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#144 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
40%
47%
43%
46%
38%
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
71%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,880 in this school district is less 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 $11,788 is less 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
$94 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,880
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,788
$13,908

Best Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekmoor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Creekmoor Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 E Calico Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Raymore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 S Madison
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 E 195th St
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Peculiar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 E 3rd St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Glen Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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