Warren County R-III School District Data Analysis
This data analysis provides insights into the Warren County R-III School District, including information on enrollment trends, classroom capacity, new residential sites, and construction projects. The focus is on expanding preschool opportunities without increasing tax rates and preparing for future growth in the district.
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PROP R3 APRIL 2, 2024 ELECTION
THE PURPOSE Expand Preschool Educational Opportunities Be Prepared for Growth No Tax Rate Increase
Warren County R-III Enrollment Last Five Years 4000 3056 3073 3026 3028 3018 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 18-19 19-20 20-21 21-22 22-23
2022-2023 Enrollment by Grade Level 3,073 Total 300 268 260 254 254 251 237 250 236 230 227 226 221 217 192 200 150 100 50 0 K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
2022-2023 Enrollment by Building 1200 1027 1000 800 704 551 600 453 338 400 200 0 Daniel Boone Rebecca Boone Warrior Ridge BHMS High School
1400 22-23 Enrollment and Capacity by Building 1325 1200 298 1075 1000 371 800 Enrollment 650 99 600 147 600 525 187 1027 400 704 551 453 200 338 80 75 0 Early Childhood Daniel Boone *Capacity Calculated by multiplying the number of classrooms by 25 excluding Early Childhood Rebecca Boone Warrior Ridge BHMS High School
Classrooms in Use and Classroom Capacity 30 Total 26 2 Total 24 3 25 Total 21 4 20 Number of Classrooms 15 24 Total 6 Available Classrooms 21 Classrooms in Use 10 17 5 6 0 Early Childhood Daniel Boone Rebecca Boone Warrior Ridge *Does not include current pre-k classrooms inside elementary buildings
New Sites Assessed as Residential in the Warren County R-III Boundaries (2018 - 2022) 550 401 Number of New Sites 268 245 215 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
242 Apartments 669 Living Units Under Construction 911 New Living Units Approved 272 Apartments 200 Homes 97 Homes 100 Homes
DISTRICT OWNED PROPERTY The district owns 29 acres on North 47 near the water tower. Large enough for an 90,000 square foot elementary school (about the same size as Warrior Ridge) Construction Cost -- $38,500,000 for 25 classrooms Construction Cost -- $42,000,000 for 37 classrooms
THE PLAN Build a new elementary school on the property the district owns. Move Daniel Boone to the new site 175 more seats for elementary with phase one of the plan 475 more seats for elementary when the full plan is complete Move the Early Childhood Center to Daniel Boone 15 more classrooms to expand into.
NEW BUILDING Depending on Actual Bids Most likely option: Phase 1 Build a 25 classroom facility Phase 2 Add on 12 more classrooms when bonds become available Using the model used by Wentzville and Troy saves the district $395,000
INCREASED SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY AND STUDENTS A tornado shelter is required Available to the public Middle School PE will be not leave the building. The field house will still be used for competition.
FINANCING AVAILABLE $47,000,000 available in bonding capacity No tax rate increase: Phase 1 -- $38,500,000 (25 classroom building) Depending on how this tax rate is $26,000,000 available in 24-25 $12,500,000 available in 29-30 Interest only loan of approximately $500,000 a year will cover the gap in bonds Bonds will become available quicker if assessed value increases faster than anticipated
TIMELINE April 2, 2024 election Bids Due in September 2024 Construction begins November 2024 District takes ownership January 2027 New school opens for students 27-28 school year
PRE-K OPPORTUNITIES Expand current early childhood special education programing Add a free pre-k program for 4-year-olds on free or reduced lunch Capitalize on additional funding from the state for early childhood education Add a free or low cost of day care for staff.
