- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Webb City, MO
Bess Truman Primary Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Bess Truman Primary Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293150002991
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Webb City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Truman Primary Ctr. ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Webb City, MO.
School address
District: Webb City R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293150002991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 293150002991 · Webb City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 12.5:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Webb City High (1,381 students)
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webb City High
Webb City High
1,381 students
- Webb City Jr.
Webb City Jr. High
709 students
- Webb City Midd
Webb City Middle
681 students
- Webster Primar 356
Webster Primary Ctr.
356 students
- Harry S. Truma 287
Harry S. Truman Elem.
287 students
- This school 188
Bess Truman Primary Ctr.
188 students
What this shows Bess Truman Primary Ctr. reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bess Truman Primary Ctr. compares
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Webb City R-Vii reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bess Truman Primary Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webb City Jr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webb City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Primary Ctr. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bess Truman Primary Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bess Truman Primary Ctr.
How many students attend Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Webb City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
25.3% of students at Bess Truman Primary Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Bess Truman Primary Ctr. is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Webb City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bess Truman Primary Ctr.?
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bess Truman Primary Ctr. rank among elementary schools in Webb City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Truman Primary Ctr. ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Webb City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Webb City on the city page.
What other schools are in Webb City R-Vii?
Besides Bess Truman Primary Ctr., Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City High (1,381 students), Webb City Jr. High (709 students), and Webb City Middle (681 students). See the Webb City R-Vii district page for the complete list.