BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.
178 Students
Elementary School K - 1st
School Overview
Bess Truman Primary Center, located in Webb City, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution dedicated to the district’s youngest learners. Typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels (often kindergarten and first grade), the school is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment that prioritizes early literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of the Webb City R-VII School District, the center reflects the community's commitment to creating a strong academic base for students before they transition to upper elementary levels.
The facility is centrally located along Highway D, functioning as a vital hub within the Webb City educational system. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to foster positive relationships between students, staff, and families to support a smooth entry into the formal schooling experience. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, Bess Truman Primary Center strives to cultivate a love for learning in its students while ensuring they acquire the core skills necessary for continued success throughout their academic careers in the district.
The facility is centrally located along Highway D, functioning as a vital hub within the Webb City educational system. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to foster positive relationships between students, staff, and families to support a smooth entry into the formal schooling experience. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, Bess Truman Primary Center strives to cultivate a love for learning in its students while ensuring they acquire the core skills necessary for continued success throughout their academic careers in the district.
178
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 149 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Two or More | 18 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White149 (83.7 %)
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Two or More18 (10.1 %)
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Hispanic10 (5.6 %)
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American Indian1 (0.6 %)
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: | WEBB CITY R-VII |
| Phone: | (417)673-6055 |
| Grade Range: | K - 1st |
| Total Students: | 178 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 55 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
79
Grade 1
99
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 79 |
| Grade 1 | 99 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 91 | 51.1% |
| Male | 87 | 48.9% |
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