Bess Truman Primary Center serves 178 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bess Truman Primary Center's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bess Truman Primary Center is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
84%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Bess Truman Primary Center?
178 students attend Bess Truman Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bess Truman Primary Center students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Truman Primary Center?
Bess Truman Primary Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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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