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WENTZVILLE R-IV

Missouri · Public School District
21
Schools
16,967
Students
$16,443
Per-Pupil Spend
+15% nat'l
13.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

WENTZVILLE R-IV is a public school district in Missouri serving 16,967 students across 21 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,443 is above average for a US public school district. Only 14% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (21)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BOONE TRAIL ELEM.KG–05535
CROSSROADS ELEM.KG–05616
DISCOVERY RIDGE ELEMENTARYKG–05610
DUELLO ELEM.KG–05644
GREEN TREE ELEM.KG–05616
HERITAGE INTERMEDIATE03–05489
HERITAGE PRIMARYKG–02491
JOURNEY ELEMENTARYKG–05549
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARYKG–05630
PEINE RIDGE ELEM.KG–05531
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.KG–05708
STONE CREEK ELEMENTARYKG–05581
WABASH ELEMENTARYKG–05775
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FRONTIER MIDDLE06–081,255
WENTZVILLE MIDDLE06–08794
WENTZVILLE SOUTH MIDDLE06–081,131
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EMIL E. HOLT SR. HIGH09–121,273
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,586
NORTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL09–121,075
TIMBERLAND HIGH09–121,676
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CNTRPK–PK402
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,443+15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
60%
State
34.4%
Local (property tax)
60.1%
Federal
5.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
16,967
Students
14%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 14% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WENTZVILLE R-IV?
WENTZVILLE R-IV has 21 public schools, serving a total of 16,967 students.
What is the graduation rate for WENTZVILLE R-IV?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WENTZVILLE R-IV spend per student?
WENTZVILLE R-IV spends $16,443 per pupil — 15% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WENTZVILLE R-IV?
14% of students in WENTZVILLE R-IV qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WENTZVILLE R-IV?
No, WENTZVILLE R-IV does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WENTZVILLE R-IV serve?
WENTZVILLE R-IV serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WENTZVILLE R-IV?
The median opportunity score across schools in WENTZVILLE R-IV is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.