Bell City Elementary

Public K-6

25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735-1000

(573) 733-4444

District: Bell City R-II

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,612

Students who attend Bell City Elementary usually attend:

High:

Bell City High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bell City Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.66. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (4%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell City Elementary is 8.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell City Elementary is $11,612.

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Rank History for Bell City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bell City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	52.62	517^th	1074	51.9%
2007	81.05	110^th	1080	89.8%
2008	87.40	65^th	1084	94.0%
2009	91.40	37^th	1053	96.5%
2010	69.42	286^th	1066	73.2%
2011	69.89	272^nd	1088	75.0%
2012	75.74	193^rd	1085	82.2%
2013	75.61	206^th	1108	81.4%
2014	57.98	443^rd	1089	59.3%
2015	44.74	638^th	1058	39.7%
2017	53.13	494^th	1032	52.1%
2018	77.03	191^st	1045	81.7%
2019	75.79	196^th	1052	81.4%
2022	23.66	703^rd	908	22.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bell City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	78.69	89^th	907	90.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bell City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	67.13	259^th	898	71.2%
2019	62.99	297^th	917	67.6%
2022	14.24	609^th	675	9.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bell City Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	159	159
1992	152	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1993	156	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1994	148	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1995	171	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1996	171	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1997	166	10	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
1998	139	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
1999	143	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2000	155	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2001	156	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2002	141	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2003	141	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2004	138	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2005	127	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2006	105	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2007	101	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
2008	105	3	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	110
2009	104	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2010	115	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2011	111	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	116
2012	105	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	108
2013	107	3	0	1	2	0	0	0	113
2014	121	3	0	4	1	0	0	0	129
2015	106	6	1	3	1	0	0	0	117
2016	109	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	114
2017	115	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	121
2018	114	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	121
2019	105	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	114
2020	103	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	114
2021	102	7	0	3	0	0	0	0	112
2022	114	5	1	4	0	0	0	0	124
2023	91	3	1	4	0	0	0	0	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bell City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	159	13.1	12.1	n/a
1992	154	13.4	11.4	61.7
1993	162	13.3	12.2	71
1994	154	13.6	11.3	40.9
1995	184	14.9	12.3	42.9
1996	184	14.9	12.3	42.9
1997	178	14.4	12.4	48.9
1998	148	14.4	10.3	46.6
1999	152	13.7	11.1	66.4
2000	162	13.1	12.4	59.9
2001	163	13.0	12.5	62
2002	151	14.2	10.6	60.9
2003	151	14.2	10.6	60.9
2004	144	13.6	10.6	66
2005	133	13.6	9.8	65.4
2006	109	12.1	9.0	66.1
2007	106	11.0	9.6	78.3
2008	110	13.3	8.3	67.3
2009	105	13.5	7.8	59
2010	117	13.0	8.9	59.8
2011	116	13.0	8.9	65.5
2012	108	12.8	8.4	63.9
2013	113	12.6	8.9	66.4
2014	129	n/a	n/a	63.6
2015	117	7.0	16.7	61.5
2016	114	7.0	16.2	59.6
2017	121	7.4	16.2	63.6
2018	121	7.4	16.2	71.1
2019	114	7.4	15.2	74.6
2020	114	6.4	17.6	72.8
2021	112	6.5	17.0	69.6
2022	124	6.5	18.9	58.9
2023	99	12.1	8.1	58.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bell City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	159	13.1	12.1	n/a
1992	154	13.4	11.4	61.7
1993	162	13.3	12.2	71
1994	154	13.6	11.3	40.9
1995	184	14.9	12.3	42.9
1996	184	14.9	12.3	42.9
1997	178	14.4	12.4	48.9
1998	148	14.4	10.3	46.6
1999	152	13.7	11.1	66.4
2000	162	13.1	12.4	59.9
2001	163	13.0	12.5	62
2002	151	14.2	10.6	60.9
2003	151	14.2	10.6	60.9
2004	144	13.6	10.6	66
2005	133	13.6	9.8	65.4
2006	109	12.1	9.0	66.1
2007	106	11.0	9.6	78.3
2008	110	13.3	8.3	67.3
2009	105	13.5	7.8	59
2010	117	13.0	8.9	59.8
2011	116	13.0	8.9	65.5
2012	108	12.8	8.4	63.9
2013	113	12.6	8.9	66.4
2014	129	n/a	n/a	63.6
2015	117	7.0	16.7	61.5
2016	114	7.0	16.2	59.6
2017	121	7.4	16.2	63.6
2018	121	7.4	16.2	71.1
2019	114	7.4	15.2	74.6
2020	114	6.4	17.6	72.8
2021	112	6.5	17.0	69.6
2022	124	6.5	18.9	58.9
2023	99	12.1	8.1	58.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bell City Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$308 (3.0%)	$9,969 (97.0%)	$10,277
2020	$492 (4.8%)	$9,663 (95.1%)	$10,156
2021	$1,419 (11.9%)	$10,469 (88.1%)	$11,888
2022	$2,571 (22.1%)	$9,042 (77.9%)	$11,612

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell City Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 703^rd of 908 Elementary schools	58.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Bell City Elementary)	65.2	15	50.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bell City R-II)	65.2	15	50.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (Bell City Elementary)	52.1	35	17.1%
5th Grade Science (Bell City R-II)	52.1	35	17.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bell City Elementary)	80	18.1	61.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bell City R-II)	80	18.1	61.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	114	99	13.2%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	91	13.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.6%	58.6%	16%

Schools Near Bell City Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bell City Elementary	Public	K-6	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 733-4444	99	12	8.1	58.6%	91 (91.9%)	3 (3.0%)	4 (4.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$11,612	$2,571	$9,042
Advance Elementary	Public	K-6	201 School Street	Advance	63730	Stoddard County	Advance R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 722-3564	237	19	12.8	46.0%	227 (95.8%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76	176^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.4%					(n/a)	28.2	58.1	72.2	90.0	72.2	52.1				$8,330	$700	$7,630
Oran Elementary School	Public	K-6	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 262-3435	143	12	12.4	52.4%	128 (89.5%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)								(n/a)				82.3						$8,899	$1,066	$7,833
Scott County Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	20794 Us Hwy 61	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Scott County Central	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-3511	138	15	9.5	97.8%	97 (70.3%)	21 (15.2%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (11.6%)	13.7	784^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.7%					(n/a)	16.7	18.7						26.7	13.6	$14,689	$1,499	$13,190
Bloomfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-4562	258	20	12.8	52.7%	250 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	48.6	471^st of 898 public elementary schools	47.6%					(n/a)	38.7	34.7				42.9	44.9			$10,626	$1,271	$9,355
Delta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	124 E McKinley	Delta	63744	Cape Girardeau County	Delta R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 794-2440	105	11	9.8	54.3%	104 (99.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		38.1								$13,143	$4,231	$8,912
Chaffee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Elliott Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 887-3244	336	29	11.5	47.0%	320 (95.2%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.7	687^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.5%		23	711^th of 908 public elementary schools	21.7%	24		19.6	19.5	40.9	24.4		19.6	31.7	28.5	$9,586	$1,333	$8,254
Richland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	24456 State Hwy 114	Essex	63846	Stoddard County	Richland R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 283-5310	145	7	20.5	60.0%	132 (91.0%)	6 (4.1%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	97.9	8^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.8	6^th of 908 public elementary schools	99.3%	2			70.0		80.0	80.0		80.0		$12,565	$1,332	$11,233
Kelso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	820 State Hwy A	Benton	63736	Scott County	Kelso C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3357	191	14	13.7	25.1%	185 (96.9%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$10,372	$1,517	$8,854
Sikeston Kindergarten Center	Public	PK-K	1310 E Salcedo Rd	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0653	362	28	12.7	99.2%	196 (54.1%)	120 (33.1%)	18 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)								(n/a)										$10,674	$1,961	$8,712

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell City Elementary

What schools do graduates of Bell City Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bell City Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Bell City High

What is the racial makeup of Bell City Elementary?

Students at Bell City Elementary are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Bell City Elementary in?

Bell City R-II

How many students attend Bell City Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 99 students attended Bell City Elementary.

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