Mehlville R-IX

Mehlville R-IX is a suburban school district located in St. Louis County, Missouri, serving 10,052 students across 18 schools. The district comprises 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools staffed by 729 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

Enrollment has declined 1.1% from the prior year, reflecting modest contraction in the student population. The district operates with a total budget of $129.2 million, allocating $6,452 per pupil. This per-pupil spending is approximately 13.5% below Missouri's state average of $7,465, positioning the district in the lower range for educational expenditure among comparable districts.

The district's revenue structure demonstrates heavy reliance on local funding sources, with 79.2% of revenue generated locally through property taxes and other local mechanisms. State funding contributes 15.4% of revenues, while federal funding accounts for 5.4%. This composition reflects the district's financial dependency on local economic conditions and property values, with relatively modest state and federal support.

The suburban location and current enrollment size classify Mehlville R-IX as a mid-sized district serving a established residential community in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The district's financial model and funding patterns suggest resource constraints relative to state averages, which may influence instructional capacity and program availability.