Leslie Bell Elementary School
Tel:
(660)259-4341
- Leslie Bell Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Leslie Bell Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 448 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Leslie Bell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Leslie Bell Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1780 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 81% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.45 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | LEXINGTON R-V School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Leslie Bell Elementary School is Lex La-ray Technical Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lexington Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lexington Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Lexington Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 289 students
0.3 miles
1111 S 24th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660)259-4611 0.3 5-8 289 - Lexington Lex La-ray Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660)259-2264 0.6 9-12 n/a - Lexington Lexington High School Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
0.6 miles
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660)259-4391 0.6 9-12 271 - Hardin Hardin-central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 137 students
6.5 miles
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660)398-4394 6.5 PK-6 137 - Wellington Wellington-napoleon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 204 students
6.9 miles
800 Hwy 131
Wellington, MO 64097
(816)240-2631 6.9 PK-5 204
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