BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school that is part of the NORTH KANSAS CITY 74 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 771 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY, located in the northern suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri, is a primary school operating under the North Kansas City School District. Serving students in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district, Bell Prairie benefits from standardized resources and a curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks while encouraging individualized student progress.
The school is recognized for its commitment to building a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its academic programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide initiatives. Bell Prairie strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY at (816) 321-5020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64156-1256
(816) 321-5020
http://www.nkcschools.org/bpes/
BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 771 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
- Total Students:
- 771
- Teachers:
- 46.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 771 students
- White
- 64.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.4%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.