PECULIAR ELEM.
PECULIAR ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II school district, located in PECULIAR, MO with about 361 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, PECULIAR ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Peculiar Elementary School is a public school located in Peculiar, Missouri, serving as part of the Raymore-Peculiar School District. Situated at 201 E 3rd St, the school functions as a central academic hub for the local community, typically providing instruction for students in the primary grade levels. As part of a growing suburban district, the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum while emphasizing student development, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment.
The school is known for its role in the "Ray-Pec" community, which often integrates modern educational practices with a small-town atmosphere. Students at Peculiar Elementary generally benefit from the district’s comprehensive resources, including access to extracurricular programs, technological integration, and specialized support services. By fostering partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the district's middle and high school programs.
For more information, contact PECULIAR ELEM. at (816) 892-1650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PECULIAR, MO 64078-0789
(816) 892-1650
PECULIAR ELEM. is a public Title I school in PECULIAR, MO with about 361 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RAYMORE-PECULIAR R-II
- Total Students:
- 361
- Teachers:
- 26.12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 361 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PECULIAR ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.