BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY

www.nkcschools.org/bpes/

712 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

712

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	92
Black	105
Asian	29
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	6

White
422 (59.3 %)
Black
105 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
92 (12.9 %)
Two or More
58 (8.1 %)
Asian
29 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone:	(816)321-5020
Website:	http://www.nkcschools.org/bpes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 120