MEHLVILLE R-IX

ST LOUIS, Missouri — 19 schools

10,076
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$12,288
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MEHLVILLE R-IX operates 19 public schools serving 10,076 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,082 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Louis County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,288 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 74.7% local, 15.9% state, and 9.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,912 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 14/100, ranked #426 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (34 AP courses district-wide), a 338.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.7% White, 8.0% African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Oakville Sr. High accounts for 18.3% of all MEHLVILLE R-IX student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MEHLVILLE R-IX-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MEHLVILLE R-IX school enrollment varies 29× across entities

MEHLVILLE R-IX school enrollment ranges from 64 students (lowest) to 1,847 students (highest), a spread of 1,783 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MEHLVILLE R-IX student-counselor ratio is 339:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within MEHLVILLE R-IX is typically wider than the MEHLVILLE R-IX-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

MEHLVILLE R-IX chronic absenteeism rate is 20.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within MEHLVILLE R-IX is typically wider than the MEHLVILLE R-IX-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.4%
Federal
15.9%
State
74.7%
Local

Funding Equity

14
Equity Score
426 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in St. Louis County county, where this district is located.

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,912
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 19 schools in MEHLVILLE R-IX.

White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 8.0%
Asian 4.4%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 19
Schools with AP
34 AP courses total
338.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MEHLVILLE R-IX

School Enrollment
Oakville Sr. High
1,847
Mehlville High School
1,388
Oakville Middle
629
Bernard Middle
577
Margaret Buerkle Middle
549
Bierbaum Elem.
531
Blades Elem.
442
Washington Middle
429
Hagemann Elem.
427
Rogers Elem.
417
Point Elem.
413
Wohlwend Elem.
409
Forder Elem.
397
Oakville Elem.
375
Trautwein Elem.
369
John Cary Early Childhood Ctr.
311
Mosaic Elementary
258
Beasley Elem.
250
At Home Academy
64

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MEHLVILLE R-IX?

MEHLVILLE R-IX has 19 schools, including 2 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 10,076 students.

How much does MEHLVILLE R-IX spend per student?

MEHLVILLE R-IX spends $12,288 per student. The district has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #426 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in MEHLVILLE R-IX?

The average teacher salary in MEHLVILLE R-IX is $75,912 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MEHLVILLE R-IX?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Louis County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MEHLVILLE R-IX?

MEHLVILLE R-IX students are 78.7% White, 8.0% African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MEHLVILLE R-IX?

MEHLVILLE R-IX has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #426 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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