Noel Primary

14762 W State Hwy 90
South West City, MO 64863
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Noel Primary serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Noel Primary's student population of 235 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Noel Primary is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Noel Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Noel Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Noel Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Noel Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
23%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Noel Primary 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 Noel Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Noel Primary and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Noel Primary 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
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Noel Primary 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Noel Primary?
235 students attend Noel Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Noel Primary students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noel Primary?
Noel Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noel Primary offer ?
Noel Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Noel Primary part of?
Noel Primary is part of Mcdonald County R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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