At a glance
Reported students
464
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464
Wild Horse Elem.: 464 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 522
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Wild Horse Elem.
Wild Horse Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Chesterfield. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Rockwood R-VI. NCES reports 464 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (48.9%) and White (33.8%). English learners represent 19% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wild Horse Elem.
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.8%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black3.4%
- Asian48.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockwood R-VI
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ellisville Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
474 reported students
Ballwin Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
426 reported students
Woerther Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Green Pines Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Uthoff Valley Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
423 reported students
Eureka Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
519 reported students
Public schools near Wild Horse Elem.
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highcroft Ridge Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 369 | 2.2 mi |
| Shenandoah Valley Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 387 | 2.6 mi |
| Chesterfield Elem. Elementary · Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 389 | 2.7 mi |
| Kehrs Mill Elem. Elementary · Rockwood R-VI | KG–05 | 555 | 2.8 mi |
| Green Trails Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 345 | 3.2 mi |
| Claymont Elem. Elementary · Parkway C-2 | KG–05 | 460 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wild Horse Elem.
What grades does Wild Horse Elem. serve?
Wild Horse Elem. reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rockwood R-VI.
How many students attend Wild Horse Elem.?
Wild Horse Elem. reported 464 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 522 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wild Horse Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 464 students and 34.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wild Horse Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wild Horse Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockwood R-VI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wild Horse Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wild Horse Elem. in?
Wild Horse Elem. is part of Rockwood R-VI, based in Eureka, MO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wild Horse Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Highcroft Ridge Elem. (2.2 mi), Shenandoah Valley Elem. (2.6 mi), Chesterfield Elem. (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.