Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Leslie Bell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leslie Bell Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Leslie Bell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leslie Bell Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leslie Bell Elementary School's ranking?
Leslie Bell Elementary School is ranked #1474 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Leslie Bell Elementary School?
365 students attend Leslie Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Leslie Bell Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leslie Bell Elementary School?
Leslie Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leslie Bell Elementary School offer ?
Leslie Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leslie Bell Elementary School part of?
Leslie Bell Elementary School is part of Lexington R-V School District.
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