- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wentzville, MO
Daniel Boone Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Daniel Boone Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292895001858
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel Boone Elem. earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Wentzville · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel Boone Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Boone Elem. ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Wentzville, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895001858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Daniel Boone Elem. held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 292895001858 · Wentzville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 13.1:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Daniel Boone Elem. held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Daniel Boone Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- This school 420
Daniel Boone Elem.
420 students
What this shows Daniel Boone Elem. reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel Boone Elem. compares
Daniel Boone Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 82% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Daniel Boone Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel Boone Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel Boone Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Boone Elem.
How many students attend Daniel Boone Elem.?
Daniel Boone Elem. has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wentzville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Boone Elem. is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel Boone Elem.?
8.2% of students at Daniel Boone Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel Boone Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Daniel Boone Elem. is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Wentzville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel Boone Elem.?
Daniel Boone Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daniel Boone Elem. rank among elementary schools in Wentzville?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel Boone Elem. ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Wentzville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wentzville on the city page.
What other schools are in Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Daniel Boone Elem., Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Francis Howell North High (1,716 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.