Enrollment
792
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wentzville, MO
Wentzville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wentzville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293165002209
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wentzville Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wentzville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wentzville Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wentzville Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wentzville, MO.
School address
District: Wentzville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293165002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wentzville Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wentzville Middle
Wentzville Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Wentzville, Missouri, enrolling 792 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.4% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 92% of state schools at 792 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 792 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wentzville R-Iv also operates Liberty High School (1,647 students) and Timberland High (1,525 students) alongside Wentzville Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wentzville Middle compares
Wentzville Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 64% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Wentzville Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wentzville R-Iv, which includes Wentzville Middle.
$11,959
Per student
-8%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wentzville Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wentzville South Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wentzville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~792 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wentzville Middle
How many students attend Wentzville Middle?
Wentzville Middle has 792 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wentzville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wentzville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wentzville Middle is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wentzville Middle?
16.4% of students at Wentzville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wentzville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wentzville Middle is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Wentzville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wentzville Middle?
Wentzville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wentzville Middle rank among middle schools in Wentzville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wentzville Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Wentzville on the city page.
Is Wentzville Middle a good school?
Wentzville Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wentzville R-Iv?
Besides Wentzville Middle, 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.
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