Noel Primary serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Noel Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Noel Primary's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Noel Primary is 0.77, which is more 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
4%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
33%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
29%
68%
Hawaiian
20%
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Noel Primary?
255 students attend Noel Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Noel Primary students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Noel Primary?
Noel Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Noel Primary offer ?
Noel Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Noel Primary part of?
Noel Primary is part of Mcdonald County R-I School District.
School Reviews
Review Noel Primary. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Explore the trend of hiring freezes in public schools and their impact on education. Learn why schools are implementing these measures and what it means for students and staff.
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students
We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
