WARREN CO. R-III

WARRENTON, Missouri — 6 schools

3,085
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$12,193
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WARREN CO. R-III operates 6 public schools serving 3,085 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,981 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Warren County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,193 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 43.7% local, 35.9% state, and 20.4% 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 $57,496 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #258 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 368.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.2% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American across the district's schools.

Warrenton High accounts for 32.7% of all WARREN CO. R-III student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WARREN CO. 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

WARREN CO. R-III school enrollment varies 16× across entities

WARREN CO. R-III school enrollment ranges from 61 students (lowest) to 974 students (highest), a spread of 913 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

WARREN CO. R-III student-counselor ratio is 368:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

WARREN CO. R-III chronic absenteeism rate is 22.7% — 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 WARREN CO. R-III is typically wider than the WARREN CO. 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?

20.4%
Federal
35.9%
State
43.7%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
258 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Warren 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

$57,496
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 6 schools in WARREN CO. R-III.

White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 3.5%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
368.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WARREN CO. R-III

School Enrollment
Warrenton High
974
Black Hawk Middle
696
Warrior Ridge Elem.
497
Rebecca Boone Elem.
424
Daniel Boone Elem.
329
Early Learning Center
61

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WARREN CO. R-III?

WARREN CO. R-III has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,085 students.

How much does WARREN CO. R-III spend per student?

WARREN CO. R-III spends $12,193 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #258 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in WARREN CO. R-III?

The average teacher salary in WARREN CO. R-III is $57,496 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WARREN CO. R-III?

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

What is the demographic composition of WARREN CO. R-III?

WARREN CO. R-III students are 84.2% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WARREN CO. R-III?

WARREN CO. R-III has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #258 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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