- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wentzville, MO
Timberland High
Federal NCES profile for Timberland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293165002844
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timberland High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Wentzville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Timberland High has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timberland High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wentzville, MO.
School address
District: Wentzville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293165002844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Timberland High held near 1,614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.6 → 97.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-62 students YoY 293165002844 · Wentzville, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,525 enr · 14:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (1,647 students)
Timberland High held near 1,614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.6 → 97.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Timberland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,647 students
- This school
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
- Heritage Inter
Heritage Intermediate
1,039 students
What this shows Timberland High reports 1,525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timberland High compares
Timberland High 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 76% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,525 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,525
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Timberland High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
District finance for Wentzville R-Iv reports $12,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timberland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wentzville South Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timberland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timberland High
How many students attend Timberland High?
Timberland High has 1,525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wentzville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,676 (2022-23) → 1,614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timberland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Timberland High is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timberland High?
10.9% of students at Timberland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timberland High?
The largest demographic group at Timberland High is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Wentzville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timberland High?
Timberland High 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 Timberland High rank among high schools in Wentzville?
By Resource Investment Index, Timberland High ranks #1 of 3 high 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 high schools in Wentzville on the city page.
What other schools are in Wentzville R-Iv?
Besides Timberland High, Wentzville R-Iv also operates Liberty High School (1,647 students), North Point High School (1,433 students), and Frontier Middle (1,243 students). See the Wentzville R-Iv district page for the complete list.