Bess Truman Primary Center serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bess Truman Primary Center's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bess Truman Primary Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
78%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bess Truman Primary Center?
182 students attend Bess Truman Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bess Truman Primary Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bess Truman Primary Center?
Bess Truman Primary Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bess Truman Primary Center offer ?
Bess Truman Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bess Truman Primary Center part of?
Bess Truman Primary Center is part of Webb City R-VII School District.
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