- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wentzville, MO
Heritage Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293165002456
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Intermediate earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Wentzville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Intermediate has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Intermediate ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Wentzville, MO.
School address
District: Wentzville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293165002456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Heritage Intermediate grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 293165002456 · Wentzville, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 26.6:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (1,647 students)
Heritage Intermediate grew from 489 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Heritage Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,647 students
- Timberland Hig
Timberland High
1,525 students
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,433 students
- Frontier Middl
Frontier Middle
1,243 students
- Wentzville Sou
Wentzville South Middle
1,068 students
- This school
Heritage Intermediate
1,039 students
What this shows Heritage Intermediate reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Intermediate compares
Heritage Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 108% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,463
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Heritage Intermediate is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wentzville R-Iv reports $12,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wentzville South Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,039 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Intermediate
How many students attend Heritage Intermediate?
Heritage Intermediate has 1,039 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wentzville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Intermediate is 26.6:1, which is 108% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Intermediate?
22.7% of students at Heritage Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Intermediate is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Wentzville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Intermediate?
Heritage Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Heritage Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Wentzville?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Intermediate ranks #10 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 Wentzville R-Iv?
Besides Heritage Intermediate, Wentzville R-Iv also operates Liberty High School (1,647 students), Timberland High (1,525 students), and North Point High School (1,433 students). See the Wentzville R-Iv district page for the complete list.