Bess Truman Primary Ctr. serves 177 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bess Truman Primary Ctr.'s student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
177 students attend Bess Truman Primary Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bess Truman Primary Ctr. students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bess Truman Primary Ctr. offer ?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Bess Truman Primary Ctr. part of?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is part of Webb City R-VII School District.
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