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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
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
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Bell Prairie Elementary — Students at Bell Prairie Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
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26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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How Bell Prairie Elementary Compares
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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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| ANTONIA ELEM. IMPERIAL, MO | 5.1 |
| AVA ELEM. AVA, MO | 5.1 |
| CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO | 5.1 |
| CEDAR RIDGE ELEM. COLUMBIA, MO | 5.1 |
| CHAPEL LAKES ELEM. LEE'S SUMMIT, 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.
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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
- Phone
- (816) 321-5020
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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