- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Wentzville Middle shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 293165002209 · Wentzville, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 13.4:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (1,647 students)
Wentzville Middle shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wentzville Middle 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
Wentzville Middle
792 students
What this shows Wentzville Middle reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wentzville Middle compares
Wentzville Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Wentzville R-Iv reports $12,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,525
- 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 middle 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 (~792 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), down 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.