At a glance
Reported students
84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Wright Start Preschool: 84 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Wright Start Preschool
Wright Start Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Wright City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Wright City R-II of Warren Co.. NCES reports 84 students for 2024–25.
Among 186 combined / other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above the Missouri median of 10:1 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 White (81%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wright Start Preschool
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.41
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Wright City R-II of Warren Co.
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wright City East Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–01
287 reported students
Wright City West Elem.
Elementary · Grades 02–04
402 reported students
Wright City Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
536 reported students
Wright City High
High · Grades 09–12
566 reported students
Public schools near Wright Start Preschool
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright City Middle Middle · Wright City R-II of Warren Co. | 05–08 | 536 | 0.1 mi |
| Wright City West Elem. Elementary · Wright City R-II of Warren Co. | 02–04 | 402 | 0.2 mi |
| Wright City High High · Wright City R-II of Warren Co. | 09–12 | 566 | 1.1 mi |
| Wright City East Elem Elementary · Wright City R-II of Warren Co. | KG–01 | 287 | 4.3 mi |
| Hopewell Acad Early Chld Cntr Other · Warren Co. R-III | PK–PK | 61 | 5.8 mi |
| Lincoln Co Early Childhood Ctr Other · Troy R-III | PK–PK | 211 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wright Start Preschool
What grades does Wright Start Preschool serve?
Wright Start Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Wright City R-II of Warren Co..
How many students attend Wright Start Preschool?
Wright Start Preschool reported 84 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wright Start Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 84 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 10:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wright Start Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wright Start Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wright City R-II of Warren Co. attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wright Start Preschool students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.2% 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 Wright Start Preschool in?
Wright Start Preschool is part of Wright City R-II of Warren Co., based in Wright City, MO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wright Start Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wright City Middle (0.1 mi), Wright City West Elem. (0.2 mi), Wright City High (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.