- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wentzville, MO
Wabash Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wabash Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293165003310
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wabash Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Wentzville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wabash Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wabash Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Wentzville, MO.
School address
District: Wentzville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293165003310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wabash Elementary held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 293165003310 · Wentzville, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 14.1:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (1,647 students)
Wabash Elementary held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wabash Elementary 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
Wabash Elementary
745 students
What this shows Wabash Elementary reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wabash Elementary compares
Wabash Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 85% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Wabash Elementary is less 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 Wabash Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wentzville South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wabash Elementary'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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wabash Elementary
How many students attend Wabash Elementary?
Wabash Elementary has 745 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wentzville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabash Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wabash Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wabash Elementary?
6.7% of students at Wabash Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wabash Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wabash Elementary is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Wentzville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wabash Elementary?
Wabash Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wabash Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wentzville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wabash Elementary ranks #9 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 Wabash Elementary, 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.