Serving 712 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bell Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Bell Prairie Elementary School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Bell Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Prairie Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
15%
15%
White
59%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Bell Prairie Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bell Prairie Elementary School?
712 students attend Bell Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bell Prairie Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Prairie Elementary School?
Bell Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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