Little Blue Elementary vs Raytown Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Blue Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Raytown Central Middle
Raytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
| Measure | Little Blue Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Raytown Central Middle Raytown, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,159 | #326 of 392 |
| National rank | #34113 of 50,301 | #11651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 379 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| city | Kansas City | Raytown |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Blue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 31.4).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 65.8%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Raytown Central Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 379.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Little Blue Elementary better than Raytown Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Little Blue Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 31.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Little Blue Elementary and Raytown Central Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Raytown in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Blue Elementary: 379. Raytown Central Middle: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Blue Elementary and Raytown Central Middle rank in Missouri?
Little Blue Elementary is 853rd of 1,159 and Raytown Central Middle is 326th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).