Fort Zumwalt School District serves 16,724 students across 25 schools in St. Charles County, Missouri, a suburban area west of St. Louis. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with 1,403 teachers, maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, which is comparable to state standards.
The district experienced a 3.2% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating modest contraction. With a total budget of $269.5 million, Fort Zumwalt allocates $7,778 per pupil, approximately $313 above Missouri's state average of $7,465. This per-pupil spending positions the district in the upper tier for resource allocation.
The district's revenue structure relies heavily on local funding, with 65.6% of revenue derived from local sources, 27.1% from state funds, and 7.2% from federal sources. This composition reflects a suburban district with substantial property tax resources, typical of communities in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Fort Zumwalt's staffing levels and per-pupil expenditures suggest moderate resource availability. The slight enrollment decline warrants monitoring for potential budget pressures, though the district's dependence on local revenue may provide some financial stability if property values remain stable in the region. The overall structure indicates a mid-to-large suburban district with resources generally aligned with or slightly above state benchmarks.
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Total Students
16,724
Schools
25
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,778
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MPI (Missouri Performance Index) measures student achievement on MAP assessments. Higher scores indicate better performance. Performance designations include: Meets/Exceeds Expectations, On Track, Approaching, and Needs Improvement.
About MSIP 6 Accountability
Missouri uses the Missouri School Improvement Program version 6 (MSIP 6) for district accountability. The APR (Annual Performance Report) score ranges from 0-100% and combines Performance metrics (70% weight) with Continuous Improvement metrics (30% weight). Performance metrics include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Success-Ready Students. Continuous Improvement includes Attendance, Kindergarten Readiness, and Data Compliance.