Pattonville R-Iii

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St Ann, Missouri - 10 schools

An equity score of 55/100 ranks Pattonville R-Iii #172 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,234 per pupil, Pattonville R-Iii ranks #75 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,102
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$16,234
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pattonville R-Iii operates 10 public schools serving 6,102 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 combined, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in St. Louis County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,234 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 85.7% local, 9.3% state, and 5.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 55/100, ranked #172 of 432 in Missouri against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 318.1:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.4% White, 33.6% African American, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Bridgeway Elem., with a diversity index of 73.0/100.

Its largest campus is Pattonville Sr. High, enrolling 1,945 students (31% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Pattonville Early Chol, at 205 students, a 9x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Pattonville Sr. High accounts for 31.4% of all Pattonville R-Iii student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Pattonville R-Iii-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

Pattonville R-Iii school enrollment varies 9.5× across entities

Pattonville R-Iii school enrollment ranges from 205 students (lowest) to 1,945 students (highest), a spread of 1,740 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

Pattonville R-Iii student-counselor ratio is 318:1 — 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 Pattonville R-Iii is typically wider than the Pattonville R-Iii-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Pattonville R-Iii chronic absenteeism rate is 21.8% — 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 Pattonville R-Iii is typically wider than the Pattonville R-Iii-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.0%
Federal
9.3%
State
85.7%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
172 / 432
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Pattonville R-Iii.

White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 33.6%
Asian 3.4%
Multiracial 12.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 70.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Pattonville R-Iii's schools, above the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Bridgeway Elem. 73.0
  2. 2 Pattonville Heights Middle 71.9
  3. 3 Willow Brook Elem. 71.6
  4. 4 Robert Drummond Elem. 71.3
  5. 5 Parkwood Elem. 71.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
318.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pattonville R-Iii

School Enrollment
Pattonville Sr. High
1,945
Pattonville Heights Middle
680
Robert Drummond Elem.
667
Holman Middle
639
Willow Brook Elem.
459
Bridgeway Elem.
417
Parkwood Elem.
409
Traditional Sch.
392
Rose Acres Elem.
388
Pattonville Early Chol
205

How Pattonville R-Iii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ozark R-Vi Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Waynesville R-Vi Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Kirkwood R-Vii Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Northwest R-I Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Raymore-Peculiar R-Ii Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Pattonville R-Iii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pattonville R-Iii?

Pattonville R-Iii has 10 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 6 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,102 students.

How much does Pattonville R-Iii spend per student?

Pattonville R-Iii spends $16,234 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #172 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Pattonville R-Iii?

Pattonville R-Iii students are 36.4% White, 33.6% African American, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pattonville R-Iii?

Pattonville R-Iii has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #172 out of 432 districts in Missouri.