Bel-ridge Elementary School serves 224 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)18%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Bel-ridge Elementary School?
224 students attend Bel-ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bel-ridge Elementary School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel-ridge Elementary School?
Bel-ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bel-ridge Elementary School offer ?
Bel-ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Bel-ridge Elementary School part of?
Bel-ridge Elementary School is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative School District.
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