- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warrenton, MO
Warrior Ridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Warrior Ridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293105002989
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warrior Ridge Elem. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Warrior Ridge Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warrior Ridge Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Warrenton, MO.
School address
District: Warren Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 293105002989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Warrior Ridge Elem. held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 293105002989 · Warrenton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 13.1:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Warrenton High (974 students)
Warrior Ridge Elem. held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Warrior Ridge Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warrenton High
Warrenton High
974 students
- Black Hawk Mid
Black Hawk Middle
696 students
- This school
Warrior Ridge Elem.
497 students
- Rebecca Boone
Rebecca Boone Elem.
424 students
- Daniel Boone E 329
Daniel Boone Elem.
329 students
- Early Learning 61
Early Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Warrior Ridge Elem. reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warrior Ridge Elem. compares
Warrior Ridge 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 | 31.8% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
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
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,362
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Warrior Ridge Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren Co. R-Iii reports $11,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warrior Ridge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rebecca Boone Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Boone Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warrior Ridge Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warrior Ridge Elem.
How many students attend Warrior Ridge Elem.?
Warrior Ridge Elem. has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warrenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warrior Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Warrior Ridge 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 Warrior Ridge Elem.?
31.8% of students at Warrior Ridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warrior Ridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Warrior Ridge Elem. is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Warrenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warrior Ridge Elem.?
Warrior Ridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Warrior Ridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Warrior Ridge Elem. ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Warrenton, 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 Warrenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren Co. R-Iii?
Besides Warrior Ridge Elem., Warren Co. R-Iii also operates Warrenton High (974 students), Black Hawk Middle (696 students), and Rebecca Boone Elem. (424 students). See the Warren Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.