Bess Truman Primary Center

800 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bess Truman Primary Center serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bess Truman Primary Center's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
182 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bess Truman Primary Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bess Truman Primary Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bess Truman Primary Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bess Truman Primary Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
78%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bess Truman Primary Center and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bess Truman Primary Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bess Truman Primary Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Bess Truman Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bess Truman Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bess Truman Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bess Truman Primary Center?
182 students attend Bess Truman Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bess Truman Primary Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Truman Primary Center?
Bess Truman Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bess Truman Primary Center offer ?
Bess Truman Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Bess Truman Primary Center part of?
Bess Truman Primary Center is part of Webb City R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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