Belle Elementary School

402 W Third
Belle, MO 65013
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Belle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Belle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Belle Elementary School's student population of 264 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Belle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#657 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Belle Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
98%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Belle Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belle Elementary School's ranking?
Belle Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Belle Elementary School often compared to?
Belle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owensville Elementary School, Vienna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Belle Elementary School?
264 students attend Belle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Belle Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Elementary School?
Belle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Elementary School offer ?
Belle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Belle Elementary School part of?
Belle Elementary School is part of Maries County R-II School District.

School Reviews

5   2/21/2022
This school is great and has taught a lot of my friends and me. It will teach my kids in the future as well.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - A S

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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