Bel-ridge Elementary School serves 224 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)18%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
97%
15%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
67%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2002–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Bel-ridge Elementary School?
224 students attend Bel-ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bel-ridge Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel-ridge Elementary School?
Bel-ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bel-ridge Elementary School offer ?
Bel-ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Bel-ridge Elementary School part of?
Bel-ridge Elementary School is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative.
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