- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, MO
Wild Horse Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Wild Horse Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292685002700
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wild Horse Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wild Horse Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wild Horse Elem. ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685002700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Wild Horse Elem. held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 292685002700 · Chesterfield, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 12.5:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students)
Wild Horse Elem. held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wild Horse Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Sr.
Marquette Sr. High
2,095 students
- Lafayette Sr.
Lafayette Sr. High
1,669 students
- Eureka Sr. Hig
Eureka Sr. High
1,586 students
- Rockwood Summi
Rockwood Summit Sr. High
1,194 students
- Crestview Midd
Crestview Middle
1,091 students
- This school 464
Wild Horse Elem.
464 students
What this shows Wild Horse Elem. reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wild Horse Elem. compares
Wild Horse 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,527
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.9%
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Wild Horse Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwood R-Vi reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wild Horse Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wild Horse Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wild Horse Elem.
How many students attend Wild Horse Elem.?
Wild Horse Elem. has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wild Horse Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wild Horse Elem. is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wild Horse Elem.?
12.4% of students at Wild Horse Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wild Horse Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Wild Horse Elem. is Asian at 48.9% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wild Horse Elem.?
Wild Horse Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wild Horse Elem. rank among elementary schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wild Horse Elem. ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Wild Horse Elem., Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), and Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.