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2 schools in WHEATON R-III

Missouri · 440 students · 1 city

WHEATON R-III in Missouri runs 2 public K-12 schools today, teaching roughly 440 students (an average of 220 per school).

4-year change in WHEATON R-III

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
440
-12 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside WHEATON R-III

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 385 to 440 students (up 14%) and from 31 to 35 full-time teachers (up 13%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
WHEATON ELEM.WheatonElementaryPK-06241
WHEATON HIGHWheatonHigh07-12199

About WHEATON R-III

WHEATON R-III is a small public-school district in Missouri. The district runs 2 schools and enrolls approximately 440 students.

In terms of grade levels, WHEATON R-III comprises 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, WHEATON R-III runs about 220 students per school, 42% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 382.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 3%: 452 students in SY 2020-21 versus 440 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for WHEATON R-III discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in WHEATON R-III?
WHEATON R-III operates 2 public K-12 schools in Missouri, serving approximately 440 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in WHEATON R-III?
WHEATON R-III includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in WHEATON R-III?
WHEATON ELEM. is the largest public school in WHEATON R-III by enrollment, with approximately 241 students.
What grade levels does WHEATON R-III serve?
WHEATON R-III serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.