Bel-Nor

Summary:

Bel-Nor is an elementary school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 179 students. The school is part of the Normandy Schools Collaborative district, which is ranked 372 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bel-Nor has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (87.71%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 75.72% to 92.3% African American. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the MAP assessments, is consistently lower than the Normandy Schools Collaborative district and the state of Missouri averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 10.8% of 3rd-grade students at Bel-Nor were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 10% for the district and 41.1% for the state. Additionally, Bel-Nor has an extremely high percentage of students (98.32% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the high level of spending per student at Bel-Nor ($17,636 in 2021-2022), which is significantly more compared to the nearby schools, ranging from $11,899 to $16,895 per student, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state and district averages. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges. The combination of a high-poverty student population, low academic performance, and high spending per student at Bel-Nor indicates that the school may be facing complex challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the underlying factors contributing to its poor performance.

Detail:

Public 1-5

3101 Nordic Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63121-3883

(314) 493-0140

District: Normandy Schools Collaborative

SchoolDigger Rank:
856^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,636

Students who attend Bel-Nor usually attend:

High:

Normandy High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.7%

Two or more races:

7.3%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bel-Nor ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Bel-Nor has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District. Racial makeup is: African American (87.7%), two or more races (7.3%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bel-Nor is 13.4, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District. (See more...)

Compare Bel-Nor employs 13.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bel-Nor is $17,636, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bel-Nor:

SchoolDigger ranks Bel-Nor 856^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Bel-Nor in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Normandy Schools Collaborative:

SchoolDigger ranks Normandy Schools Collaborative 372^nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bel-Nor

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Rank History for all students at Bel-Nor

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	4.44	891^st	908	1.9%
2023	6.64	856^th	898	4.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bel-Nor

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.15	514^th	532	3.4%
2023	16.98	557^th	611	8.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Bel-Nor

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	21.48	166^th	184	9.8%
2023	37.03	117^th	185	36.8%

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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 Bel-Nor

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Year	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	150	7	1	18	176
2022	161	9	1	17	188
2023	157	8	1	13	179

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 Bel-Nor

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	176	17.7	9.9	60.8
2022	188	14.3	13.1	n/a
2023	179	13.3	13.4	98.3

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 Bel-Nor

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	176	17.7	9.9	60.8
2022	188	14.3	13.1	n/a
2023	179	13.3	13.4	98.3

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 Bel-Nor

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$885 (6.9%)	$11,890 (93.1%)	$12,776
2021	$2,831 (17.5%)	$13,352 (82.5%)	$16,183
2022	$4,704 (26.7%)	$12,932 (73.3%)	$17,636

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near Bel-Nor

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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 Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Normandy Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	3101 Nordic Drive	Saint Louis	63121	St. Louis County	Normandy Schools Collaborative	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-0140	329	30	10.9	99.1%	4 (1.2%)	302 (91.8%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)								(n/a)															$22,897	$4,734	$18,164
Bel-Nor	Public	1-5	3101 Nordic Dr.	Saint Louis	63121	St. Louis County	Normandy Schools Collaborative	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-0140	179	13	13.4	98.3%	0 (0.0%)	157 (87.7%)	8 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.3%)	6.6	856^th of 898 public elementary schools	4.7%		4.4	891^st of 908 public elementary schools	1.9%	35	10.8	11.6					7.7		13.5	12.2	15.3				$17,636	$4,704	$12,932
Jefferson Elementary	Public	1-8	4315 Cardwell Dr	Saint Louis	63121	St. Louis County	Normandy Schools Collaborative	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-0100	262	17	15.1	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	239 (91.2%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	6.5	859^th of 898 public elementary schools	4.3%		7.2	862^nd of 908 public elementary schools	5.1%	3	10.0			7.7		9.1	6.9	9.1	15.0	11.5	13.8	10.6	12.1	31.8	$16,895	$4,672	$12,223
Holman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	8811 Harold Dr	Berkeley	63134	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 428-9695	173	20	8.5	98.3%	2 (1.2%)	131 (75.7%)	21 (12.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.8%)								(n/a)															$11,899	$1,082	$10,816
Washington Elementary	Public	1-8	1730 N Hanley Rd	Saint Louis	63114	St. Louis County	Normandy Schools Collaborative	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-0810	359	20	18.3	99.2%	12 (3.3%)	297 (82.7%)	38 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	18.6	744^th of 898 public elementary schools	17.1%		9.7	828^th of 908 public elementary schools	8.8%	84	21.8	13.0	22.6	28.3	13.7	12.5	19.3	5.0	29.1	10.9	30.0	19.2	11.7	25.0	$15,935	$4,223	$11,712
Bermuda Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	5835 Bermuda Dr	Saint Louis	63121	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 524-4821	143	20	7.1	97.9%	3 (2.1%)	133 (93.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)															$46,723	$2,061	$44,663
Marvin Elementary	Public	K-5	3510 Woodson Rd	Saint Louis	63114	St. Louis County	Ritenour	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-6430	517	37	13.8	99.4%	124 (24.0%)	229 (44.3%)	112 (21.7%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (7.7%)	21.6	729^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.8%		19	748^th of 908 public elementary schools	17.6%	19	25.9	24.2	20.4				17.2		36.3	22.7	25.0				$12,122	$873	$11,249
Wyland Elementary	Public	K-5	2200 Brown Rd	Saint Louis	63114	St. Louis County	Ritenour	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-6460	490	36	13.6	99.4%	105 (21.4%)	181 (36.9%)	150 (30.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (9.8%)	24.5	708^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.2%		20.5	733^rd of 908 public elementary schools	19.3%	25	15.6	22.8	23.8				28.5		24.1	32.9	35.4				$12,246	$946	$11,301
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	201 Wesley Ave	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 521-4981	180	16	11.6	98.3%	9 (5.0%)	152 (84.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.0%)								(n/a)															$13,158	$1,208	$11,950
Barbara Jordan Elementary	Public	K-5	1500 N 82nd BLVD	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4361	310	26	12.0	99.7%	8 (2.6%)	248 (80.0%)	32 (10.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	17.3	755^th of 898 public elementary schools	15.9%		15.4	784^th of 908 public elementary schools	13.7%	29	17.7	30.3	21.9				14.1		22.6	24.3	24.9				$16,895	$2,616	$14,280

Frequently Asked Questions about Bel-Nor

What schools do graduates of Bel-Nor attend?

Students who attend Bel-Nor usually go on to attend:

High : Normandy High

What district is Bel-Nor in?

Normandy Schools Collaborative

Is Bel-Nor a good school?

Bel-Nor ranks in the bottom 4.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Bel-Nor?

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Bel-Nor.

What is the racial makeup of Bel-Nor?

Students at Bel-Nor are 88% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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