Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bell City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BELL CITY ELEM's attendance zone covers the entire Bell City, MO school district, encompassing approximately 107.9 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bell City Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bell City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell City Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#824 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell City Elementary School's ranking?
Bell City Elementary School is ranked #824 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bell City Elementary School?
105 students attend Bell City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bell City Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell City Elementary School?
Bell City Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bell City Elementary School offer ?
Bell City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bell City Elementary School part of?
Bell City Elementary School is part of Bell City R-II School District.
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