WHEATON ELEM.

As a small elementary-level community in WHEATON, Missouri, WHEATON ELEM. educates 241 students from grades pre-K through 6, part of WHEATON R-III. Enrollment runs roughly 23% smaller than the state mean of about 315.

WHEATON R-III runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 440 students. WHEATON ELEM. is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, WHEATON ELEM. shows that White students make up the majority at 75%; the rest is composed of 17% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, WHEATON ELEM. has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.6:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 62% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, WHEATON ELEM. tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 57.2%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Barry County put median household income runs about $58,346, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. WHEATON ELEM. is one of 18 public schools in Barry County (combined enrollment of about 4,974 students).

WHEATON HIGH is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts WHEATON ELEM. at 3rd of 8; the average score across the group is 56.7%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 241 students in 2018 compared to 241 in 2025. Class-load math has tightened: from 14.6:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.