Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bell Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bell Prairie Elementary School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Prairie Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
63%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Bell Prairie Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bell Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Bell Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northview Elementary School, Nashua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bell Prairie Elementary School?
708 students attend Bell Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bell Prairie Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Prairie Elementary School?
Bell Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bell Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Bell Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bell Prairie Elementary School part of?
Bell Prairie Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
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