- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kansas City, MO
Bell Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bell Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292280003115
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Prairie Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #33 of 55
- schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Prairie Elementary ranks #33 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280003115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Bell Prairie Elementary held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 292280003115 · Kansas City, MO Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 13.7:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Bell Prairie Elementary held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bell Prairie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 642
Bell Prairie Elementary
642 students
What this shows Bell Prairie Elementary reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Prairie Elementary compares
Bell Prairie Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Bell Prairie Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Kansas City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Bell Prairie Elementary?
Bell Prairie Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Prairie Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Prairie Elementary?
20.4% of students at Bell Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bell Prairie Elementary is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Prairie Elementary?
Bell Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell Prairie Elementary rank among schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Prairie Elementary ranks #33 of 55 schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Bell Prairie Elementary, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.