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#1328 of 2,221 schools in MO
Based on limited data
North County Primary
Elementary School · North St. Francois Co. R-i · Bonne Terre, MO
A North St. Francois Co. R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
405 HILLCREST DR, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
- 12:1 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
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North County Primary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonne Terre), 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
$59,237
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$698/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–2 | 4.0 mi | 566 | 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.
North St. Francois Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North County Primary is listed in NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North County Primary
North County Primary is a public elementary school in Bonne Terre, MO, part of North St. Francois Co. R-i, serving approximately 735 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North County Primary
What grades does North County Primary serve?
North County Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend North County Primary?
North County Primary has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North County Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at North County Primary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North County Primary rank in MO?
North County Primary ranks #1,328 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is North County Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
North County Primary 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 North County Primary a charter school?
No, North County Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North County Primary a Title I school?
No, North County Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North County Primary?
45.9% of students at North County Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Francois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (573) 431-3300
- Area population (ZIP 63628)
- 15,864
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
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 63628; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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