WARRENSBURG R-VI

WARRENSBURG, Missouri — 6 schools

3,385
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$14,236
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WARRENSBURG R-VI operates 6 public schools serving 3,385 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,558 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Johnson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,236 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 55.6% local, 32.8% state, and 11.6% 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 $59,960 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #281 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 (5 AP courses district-wide), a 414:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.3% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% African American across the district's schools.

Warrensburg High accounts for 28.9% of all WARRENSBURG R-VI student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WARRENSBURG R-VI-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

WARRENSBURG R-VI school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

WARRENSBURG R-VI school enrollment ranges from 399 students (lowest) to 1,027 students (highest), a spread of 628 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

WARRENSBURG R-VI student-counselor ratio is 414:1 — 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

WARRENSBURG R-VI chronic absenteeism rate is 13.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
32.8%
State
55.6%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
281 / 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 Johnson County county, where this district is located.

$810
Studio/mo
$815
1 BR/mo
$965
2 BR/mo
$1,342
3 BR/mo
$1,619
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,960
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 WARRENSBURG R-VI.

White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 11.0%
Other 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
414:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WARRENSBURG R-VI

School Enrollment
Warrensburg High
1,027
Warrensburg Middle
779
Ridge View Elem.
484
Maple Grove Elementary
462
Martin Warren Elem.
407
Sterling Elem.
399

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WARRENSBURG R-VI?

WARRENSBURG R-VI has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,385 students.

How much does WARRENSBURG R-VI spend per student?

WARRENSBURG R-VI spends $14,236 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #281 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in WARRENSBURG R-VI?

The average teacher salary in WARRENSBURG R-VI is $59,960 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WARRENSBURG R-VI?

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

What is the demographic composition of WARRENSBURG R-VI?

WARRENSBURG R-VI students are 73.3% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WARRENSBURG R-VI?

WARRENSBURG R-VI has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #281 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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