Average
#1359 of 2,221 schools in MO
Based on limited data
Bess Truman Primary Ctr.
Elementary School · Webb City R-vii · Webb City, MO
A Webb City R-vii elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
800 N HWY D, Webb City, MO 64870
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bess Truman Primary Ctr. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Webb City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,619
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madge T. James Kind. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K | 3.1 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Webster Primary Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–2 | 3.1 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Carterville Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–3 | 4.3 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Webb City R-vii
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is listed in WEBB CITY R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bess Truman Primary Ctr.
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is a public elementary school in Webb City, MO, part of Webb City R-vii, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,359 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bess Truman Primary Ctr.
What grades does Bess Truman Primary Ctr. serve?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bess Truman Primary Ctr. rank in MO?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. ranks #1,359 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bess Truman Primary Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bess Truman Primary Ctr. a charter school?
No, Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bess Truman Primary Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
40.7% of students at Bess Truman Primary Ctr. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (417) 673-6055
- Area population (ZIP 64870)
- 16,360
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64870; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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