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#1222 of 2,043 schools in MO

Bell Prairie Elementary

Elementary School · NORTH KANSAS CITY 74

3000 NE 108TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64156

742
Students
16.1:1
Student-Teacher
Pre-K – 5th
Grades Served
#1222 of 2,043 in MO

About Bell Prairie Elementary

Bell Prairie Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of the NORTH KANSAS CITY 74. The school serves approximately 742 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1/10, placing it in the 40.2th percentile among MO schools — an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $128,672, where 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Fair36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Exceptional36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62%
Reading/ELA Proficiency65%
Overall Proficiency64%
Expected (poverty-adj.)50%
vs. Expected+13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment1.9Significantly Below Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1

Bell Prairie Elementary — Students at Bell Prairie Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

26.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Bell Prairie Elementary Compares

See how Bell Prairie Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.1/10
40th percentile in MO
Academic
9.2/10
9.2/10
Growth
3.5/10
Below average
Environment
1.9/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
27%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
46 teachers

Location

3000 NE 108TH ST, Kansas City, MO 64156

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.3 mi
School Distance Rating
STALEY HIGH KANSAS CITY 0.2 mi 3.1
GATEWAY 6TH GRADE CENTER Kansas City 1.8 mi 6.4
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 1.9 mi 5.2
FOX HILL ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 1.6 mi 5.0
NEW MARK MIDDLE KANSAS CITY 1.8 mi 4.2
NASHUA ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 2.2 mi 6.2
MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL KANSAS CITY 3.0 mi 5.5
NORTHWEST REG. YOUTH CTR. KANSAS CITY 3.1 mi 4.4
RISING HILL ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 2.5 mi 7.5
KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOL KANSAS CITY 2.6 mi 2.7
NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM Kansas City 2.6 mi 4.2
CLARDY ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 3.5 mi 4.9
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 3.5 mi 3.8
OAK PARK HIGH KANSAS CITY 3.9 mi 3.1
CHAPEL HILL ELEMENTARY GLADSTONE 4.9 mi 5.2
LINDEN WEST ELEMENTARY GLADSTONE 4.7 mi 4.8
OAKHILL DAY SCHOOL Gladstone 4.8 mi 5.5
PATHFINDER ELEM. KANSAS CITY 4.3 mi 3.9
EARLY EDUCATION CENTER GLADSTONE 5.3 mi 7.0
ANTIOCH MIDDLE GLADSTONE 5.3 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64156 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,672

Median Home Value

$395,000

Median Rent

$1,464/mo

Population

7,977

College Educated

49.6%

Homeownership

71.7%

Avg Commute

26.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Median Age

35.2

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CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO 5.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bell Prairie Elementary

What grades does Bell Prairie Elementary serve?

Bell Prairie Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bell Prairie Elementary?

Bell Prairie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Prairie Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bell Prairie Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bell Prairie Elementary rank in MO?

Bell Prairie Elementary is ranked #1222 out of 2,043 schools in MO.

What is Bell Prairie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bell Prairie Elementary has a composite rating of 5.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Bell Prairie Elementary a charter school?

No, Bell Prairie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bell Prairie Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bell Prairie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bell Prairie Elementary?

26.5% of students at Bell Prairie Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
742
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clay County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details