Is Bell Prairie Elementary a good school?

Yes. Bell Prairie Elementary ranks in the top 9.6% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Bell Prairie Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Bell Prairie Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bell Prairie Elementary?

Students at Bell Prairie Elementary are 59% White, 15% African American, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Bell Prairie Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bell Prairie Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Gateway 6th Grade Center Middle : New Mark Middle High : Staley High

Bell Prairie Elementary

Summary:

Bell Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 712 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 86 out of 898 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bell Prairie Elementary's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, 75.2% of 5th-grade students at Bell Prairie Elementary were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to 48.8% for the North Kansas City 74 district and 39.1% for the state of Missouri. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 59.27% White, 14.75% African American, 12.92% Hispanic, 4.07% Asian, and 8.15% two or more races. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 25.14%, which is significantly lower than the state average and some of the nearby schools, such as Linden West Elementary (60.4%) and Clardy Elementary (40.81%).

When compared to the nearby schools in the North Kansas City 74 district, Bell Prairie Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, such as MAP test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that the school is providing a higher-quality education than its peers. However, it's important to note that the nearby schools, such as Fox Hill Elementary and Gashland Elementary, also have strong academic performance and are ranked highly within the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3000 NE 108th St
Kansas City, MO 64156-1256

(816) 321-5020

District: North Kansas City 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,560

Students who attend Bell Prairie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gateway 6th Grade Center
	New Mark Middle
High:	Staley High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 712

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

African American:

14.7%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.1%

See top rated Missouri elementary schools

Compare Bell Prairie Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Bell Prairie Elementary ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3^rd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.9. (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 Bell Prairie Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Kansas City 74 School District. Student population at Bell Prairie Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.3%), African American (14.7%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bell Prairie Elementary is 15. 15 elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bell Prairie Elementary employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bell Prairie Elementary is $12,560. 20 elementary schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bell Prairie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bell Prairie Elementary 86^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Bell Prairie Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

North Kansas City 74:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kansas City 74 120^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Bell Prairie Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Bell Prairie Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Bell Prairie Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	68.67	298^th	1088	72.6%
2012	69.63	292^nd	1085	73.1%
2013	56.25	493^rd	1108	55.5%
2014	64.44	343^rd	1089	68.5%
2015	88.97	66^th	1058	93.8%
2016	90.75	47^th	865	94.6%
2017	93.31	19^th	1032	98.2%
2018	89.88	60^th	1045	94.3%
2019	93.23	29^th	1052	97.2%
2021	92.59	41^st	901	95.4%
2022	89.47	67^th	908	92.6%
2023	86.90	86^th	898	90.4%

See the entire list of Missouri Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	79.79	4^th	32	87.5%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	76.77	114^th	887	87.1%
2019	67.54	193^rd	907	78.7%
2023	79.01	60^th	611	90.2%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.62	138^th	251	45.0%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.45	45^th	70	35.7%
2019	70.21	17^th	91	81.3%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for African American students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.19	45^th	243	81.5%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	88.01	2^nd	105	98.1%
2019	80.44	7^th	120	94.2%
2022	92.82	2^nd	45	95.6%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	91.13	42^nd	898	95.3%
2019	94.81	14^th	917	98.5%
2021	94.73	16^th	691	97.7%
2022	87.24	64^th	675	90.5%
2023	88.85	52^nd	673	92.3%

See the entire list of Best Missouri Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Great School. Teachers are personable and do a great job of keeping parents in the loop. The schools sends out a weekly voicemail weekly to you appraised of school functions, which is great! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, December 4, 2011

My grandson attends Bell Prairie Elementary. He has some difficulties with learning and socialization in general, but the teaching staff there is so wonderful and so caring that he is succeeding!! I don't think he would be doing as well in any other school. I am so thankful for the support he receives at Bell Prairie!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bell Prairie Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	306	15	9	24	2	n/a	n/a	356
2011	311	14	9	36	4	0	11	385
2012	325	16	12	32	3	0	19	407
2013	361	27	19	40	7	1	10	465
2014	405	30	30	58	2	3	18	546
2015	459	52	32	62	1	4	20	630
2016	469	67	25	68	2	3	25	659
2017	483	77	28	84	6	8	30	716
2018	498	77	36	96	3	4	57	771
2019	448	69	32	82	3	10	51	695
2020	436	77	30	74	2	6	39	664
2021	429	76	29	65	2	5	47	653
2022	448	98	34	72	1	10	45	708
2023	422	105	29	92	0	6	58	712

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 Prairie Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	356	25.7	13.8	20.5
2011	385	29.2	13.1	21.6
2012	407	29.3	13.8	22.1
2013	465	32.6	14.2	23.9
2014	546	33.1	16.4	23.6
2015	630	38.0	16.5	27.3
2016	659	40.0	16.4	30.8
2017	716	38.6	18.5	29.6
2018	771	46.1	16.7	29.6
2019	695	39.7	17.4	24.5
2020	664	45.1	14.7	20.2
2021	653	45.0	14.5	20.2
2022	708	45.3	15.6	18.8
2023	712	47.4	15.0	25.1

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 Prairie Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	356	25.7	13.8	20.5
2011	385	29.2	13.1	21.6
2012	407	29.3	13.8	22.1
2013	465	32.6	14.2	23.9
2014	546	33.1	16.4	23.6
2015	630	38.0	16.5	27.3
2016	659	40.0	16.4	30.8
2017	716	38.6	18.5	29.6
2018	771	46.1	16.7	29.6
2019	695	39.7	17.4	24.5
2020	664	45.1	14.7	20.2
2021	653	45.0	14.5	20.2
2022	708	45.3	15.6	18.8
2023	712	47.4	15.0	25.1

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 Prairie Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$740 (6.5%)	$10,622 (93.5%)	$11,362
2020	$522 (4.7%)	$10,550 (95.3%)	$11,072
2021	$1,016 (8.7%)	$10,710 (91.3%)	$11,726
2022	$556 (4.4%)	$12,004 (95.6%)	$12,560

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell Prairie Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 898 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bell Prairie Elementary)	71.8	53	18.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	56	47.5	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bell Prairie Elementary)	75.2	55.3	19.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	54.9	48	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bell Prairie Elementary)	71.4	61.3	10.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	55.2	49.2	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Prairie Elementary)	69.7	62.5	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	53.4	53.8	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bell Prairie Elementary)	76.8	75.2	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Kansas City 74)	49.5	48.8	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Bell Prairie Elementary)	73.2	68	5.2%
5th Grade Science (North Kansas City 74)	47.4	46.2	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bell Prairie Elementary)	70.3	71.7	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Kansas City 74)	50.6	52.3	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	695	712	2.4%
African American	69	105	52.2%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	32	29	9.4%
Hispanic	82	92	12.2%
Pacific Islander	10	6	40%
White	448	422	5.8%
Two or More Races	51	58	13.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.5%	25.1%	0.7%

Schools Near Bell Prairie Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bell Prairie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 NE 108th St	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5020	712	47	15.0	25.1%	422 (59.3%)	105 (14.7%)	92 (12.9%)	29 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	58 (8.1%)	86.9	86^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.4%		89.5	67^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.6%	19	53.0	61.3	75.2	68.0	55.3	62.5	71.7	$12,560	$557	$12,004
Fox Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	545 NE 106 St	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5090	587	36	16.3	38.8%	318 (54.2%)	96 (16.4%)	82 (14.0%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	80 (13.6%)	86.5	89^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.1%		79.9	156^th of 908 public elementary schools	82.8%	67	67.6	56.5	62.4	61.1	60.0	59.3	65.2	$13,437	$546	$12,892
Northview Elementary	Public	K-5	9201 N Indiana	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5170	654	42	15.7	15.1%	456 (69.7%)	51 (7.8%)	59 (9.0%)	21 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.9%)	79.9	141^st of 898 public elementary schools	84.3%		85	104^th of 908 public elementary schools	88.5%	37	53.0	55.5	66.7	55.2	45.4	63.0	69.5	$12,517	$548	$11,969
Nashua Elementary	Public	K-5	221 NE 114th St	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5160	328	25	13.3	20.7%	220 (67.1%)	28 (8.5%)	44 (13.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.8%)	92.6	44^th of 898 public elementary schools	95.1%		89.9	60^th of 908 public elementary schools	93.4%	16	60.0	79.7	67.4		65.4	71.9		$13,560	$566	$12,994
Rising Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 NE 108th St.	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5370	380	29	12.9	37.6%	245 (64.5%)	42 (11.1%)	44 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (11.6%)	87.7	77^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.4%		93.3	34^th of 908 public elementary schools	96.3%	43	50.8	71.7	71.4	58.8	54.1	75.0	68.3	$13,052	$566	$12,486
Kellybrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	10701 N Eastern Avenue	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5700	522	34	15.4	28.0%	382 (73.2%)	38 (7.3%)	53 (10.2%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	51.1	445^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.4%		57.1	388^th of 908 public elementary schools	57.3%	57	27.3	45.5	37.7	36.5	40.9	49.5	44.8	$10,890	$289	$10,601
Gashland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	500 NE 83rd St	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5100	230	15	15.5	40.0%	136 (59.1%)	21 (9.1%)	34 (14.8%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	33 (14.3%)								(n/a)								$13,364	$557	$12,807
Clardy Elementary	Public	K-5	8100 N Troost	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5060	495	31	16.2	40.8%	286 (57.8%)	56 (11.3%)	77 (15.6%)	15 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	55 (11.1%)	71.9	220^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.5%		74.4	197^th of 908 public elementary schools	78.3%	23	48.6	52.0	46.9	49.3	54.0	52.8	54.0	$12,690	$580	$12,109
Pathfinder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 NW 87th Terr	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 436-6670	602	43	13.8	32.4%	327 (54.3%)	121 (20.1%)	74 (12.3%)	22 (3.7%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.3%)	46 (7.6%)	52.1	433^rd of 898 public elementary schools	51.8%		52.5	432^nd of 908 public elementary schools	52.4%	1	35.8	36.1			42.9	54.1		$10,506	$364	$10,143
Barry School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 NW 87th Terr	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(816) 436-9623	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Bell Prairie Elementary

Bell Prairie Elementary:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

North Kansas City 74:

Average Parent Rating:

What do you think?

Rank History for Bell Prairie Elementary

Rank History for all students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bell Prairie Elementary

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

Rank History for Disabled students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Rank History for African American students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Rank History for White students at Bell Prairie Elementary

Review counts

Enrollment information for Bell Prairie Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bell Prairie Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Bell Prairie Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bell Prairie Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Bell Prairie Elementary

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Bell Prairie Elementary

Frequently Asked Questions about Bell Prairie Elementary

Rate Bell Prairie Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!