Wentzville R-IV serves 18,012 students across 21 schools in suburban St. Charles County, Missouri. The district experienced modest growth of 1.6% from the prior year, suggesting stable enrollment. The school configuration includes 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools, supported by 1,274 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.
The district operates with a total budget of $272.4 million, generating revenue primarily through local sources at 62.0% of funding, with state contributions at 34.0% and federal funds comprising 4.0%. Per-pupil spending is $6,501 annually, which falls below Missouri's state average of $7,465, indicating below-average resource allocation compared to state benchmarks.
The revenue structure reflects a district with substantial local fiscal capacity but one that receives proportionally less state support than the average Missouri district. This funding pattern is common in suburban districts with established property tax bases. The district's reliance on local revenue at over 60% suggests community-supported educational investment, though the below-average per-pupil spending relative to state norms may indicate either more efficient resource management or potentially constrained resources compared to higher-spending districts. The stable enrollment trend and maintained teacher-to-student ratio of 14.1:1 indicate consistent operational continuity.
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Total Students
18,012
Schools
21
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,501
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.