WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

WRIGHT CITY, Missouri — 5 schools

1,769
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,884
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. operates 5 public schools serving 1,769 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 1,875 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 $12,884 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 62.5% local, 26.1% state, and 11.4% 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 $65,206 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #325 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 283.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 31.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.2% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American across the district's schools.

Wright City High accounts for 30.2% of all WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.-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

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. school enrollment varies 6.7× across entities

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. school enrollment ranges from 84 students (lowest) to 566 students (highest), a spread of 482 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

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. student-counselor ratio is 283:1 — 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 WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. is typically wider than the WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.-aggregate figure suggests.

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

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. chronic absenteeism rate is 31.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
26.1%
State
62.5%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
325 / 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 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

$65,206
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 5 schools in WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO..

White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 3.7%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
283.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.

School Enrollment
Wright City High
566
Wright City Middle
536
Wright City West Elem.
402
Wright City East Elem
287
Wright Start Preschool
84

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.?

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,769 students.

How much does WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. spend per student?

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. spends $12,884 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #325 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.?

The average teacher salary in WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. is $65,206 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.?

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 WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.?

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. students are 76.2% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.?

WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO. has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #325 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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