- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wright City, MO
Wright City West Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Wright City West Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293231002265
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright City West Elem. earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wright City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright City West Elem. has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright City West Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wright City, MO.
School address
District: Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. · Missouri
NCES ID 293231002265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wright City West Elem. held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 293231002265 · Wright City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 10.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wright City High (566 students)
Wright City West Elem. held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wright City West Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wright City Hi
Wright City High
566 students
- Wright City Mi
Wright City Middle
536 students
- This school
Wright City West Elem.
402 students
- Wright City Ea
Wright City East Elem
287 students
- Wright Start P 84
Wright Start Preschool
84 students
What this shows Wright City West Elem. reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright City West Elem. compares
Wright City West 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,538
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Wright City West Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. reports $12,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright City West Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wright City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wright City East Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wright Start Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright City West Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright City West Elem.
How many students attend Wright City West Elem.?
Wright City West Elem. has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wright City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright City West Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright City West Elem. is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Wright City West Elem.?
41.2% of students at Wright City West Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright City West Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Wright City West Elem. is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Wright City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright City West Elem.?
Wright City West Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wright City West Elem. rank among public schools in Wright City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright City West Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wright City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co.?
Besides Wright City West Elem., Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. also operates Wright City High (566 students), Wright City Middle (536 students), and Wright City East Elem (287 students). See the Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. district page for the complete list.