Winfield R-Iv

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Winfield, Missouri - 4 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Winfield R-Iv #362 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,596 per pupil, Winfield R-Iv ranks #500 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,587
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,596
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Winfield R-Iv operates 4 public schools serving 1,587 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lincoln County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,596 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 56 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.7% local, 40.8% state, and 15.5% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 30/100, ranked #362 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 329.6:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 23.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.2% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Winfield Middle, with a diversity index of 14.9/100.

Its largest campus is Winfield High, enrolling 517 students (33% of the district's total enrollment).

Winfield High accounts for 32.6% of all Winfield R-Iv student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Winfield R-Iv-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Winfield R-Iv student-counselor ratio is 330:1 — 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 Winfield R-Iv is typically wider than the Winfield R-Iv-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Winfield R-Iv chronic absenteeism rate is 23.7% — 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 Winfield R-Iv is typically wider than the Winfield R-Iv-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.5%
Federal
40.8%
State
43.7%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
362 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Winfield R-Iv.

White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 13.0/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Winfield R-Iv's schools, below the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Winfield Middle 14.9
  2. 2 Winfield High 13.7
  3. 3 Winfield Intermediate 13.4
  4. 4 Winfield Elem. 10.0

Programs & Resources

329.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Winfield R-Iv

School Enrollment
Winfield High
517
Winfield Elem.
407
Winfield Intermediate
336
Winfield Middle
317

How Winfield R-Iv Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Dunklin R-V Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Boonville R-I Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Guadalupe Centers Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Mountain Grove R-Iii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Frontier Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Winfield R-Iv'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 Winfield R-Iv?

Winfield R-Iv has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,587 students.

How much does Winfield R-Iv spend per student?

Winfield R-Iv spends $10,596 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #362 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Winfield R-Iv?

Winfield R-Iv students are 93.2% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Winfield R-Iv?

Winfield R-Iv has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #362 out of 433 districts in Missouri.