Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bel-nor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
96%
15%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bel-nor Elementary School?
320 students attend Bel-nor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bel-nor Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel-nor Elementary School?
Bel-nor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bel-nor Elementary School offer ?
Bel-nor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bel-nor Elementary School part of?
Bel-nor Elementary School is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative School District.
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