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Belle Elementary

Summary:

Belle Elementary is a public elementary school located in Belle, Missouri, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 275 students. The school is part of the Maries County R-II School District, which is ranked 201 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belle Elementary has consistently ranked among the top Missouri elementary schools in terms of performance of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, with a 5-star rating in this category for the past three school years. The school has also demonstrated strong performance in mathematics, with 3rd and 4th-grade students consistently scoring above the state average in the percentage of students proficient or better on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests. However, the school faces challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.4% to 19.8% over the past few school years.

Compared to the nearby schools of Fatima Elementary, Owensville Elementary, Vienna Elementary, and Osage County Elementary, Belle Elementary generally performs better in mathematics but lags behind in English Language Arts. Additionally, Belle Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90.53% to 98.73% over the past three school years, indicating that the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 402 W Third
       Belle, MO  65013-0819

(573) 859-3326

District: Maries County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
403rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,288 Help


Students who attend Belle Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Maries County Middle
High:    Belle High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belle Elementary ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle Elementary is $9,288.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belle Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle Elementary 403rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Belle Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Maries County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Maries County R-II 201st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Belle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.32 786th 1074 26.8%
2007 39.41 743rd 1080 31.2%
2008 38.50 778th 1084 28.2%
2009 24.91 889th 1053 15.6%
2010 41.12 711th 1066 33.3%
2011 40.47 739th 1088 32.1%
2012 58.71 471st 1085 56.6%
2013 47.94 634th 1108 42.8%
2014 38.87 748th 1089 31.3%
2015 51.71 537th 1058 49.2%
2016 41.71 546th 865 36.9%
2017 67.59 326th 1032 68.4%
2018 79.02 173rd 1045 83.4%
2019 52.13 500th 1052 52.5%
2021 60.88 346th 901 61.6%
2022 71.90 219th 908 75.9%
2023 70.29 238th 898 73.5%
2024 54.42 403rd 906 55.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.48 22nd 887 97.5%
2019 63.50 243rd 907 73.2%
2021 86.94 36th 574 93.7%
2022 94.53 15th 532 97.2%
2023 94.59 14th 611 97.7%
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Rank History for White students at Belle Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.98 220th 898 75.5%
2019 43.74 507th 917 44.7%
2021 45.09 368th 691 46.7%
2022 58.15 264th 675 60.9%
2023 54.53 300th 673 55.4%
2024 40.30 402nd 668 39.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Belle Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Belle Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 390 390
1992 393 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1993 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 419 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1995 445 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 445 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 464 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1998 427 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 431 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 410 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2001 388 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 344 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 344 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 360 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 333 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2006 358 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2007 368 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2008 410 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2009 391 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2010 411 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2011 432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 432
2012 338 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 342
2013 354 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 357
2014 355 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 356
2015 316 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 319
2016 311 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 315
2017 268 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 270
2018 271 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 274
2019 244 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 246
2020 236 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 241
2021 234 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 237
2022 259 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 264
2023 270 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 275
2024 258 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 390 28.1 13.8 n/a
1992 393 27.1 14.5 n/a
1993 425 27.1 15.7 66.4
1994 420 29.1 14.4 73.8
1995 446 29.1 15.3 87.2
1996 446 29.1 15.3 87.2
1997 466 32.5 14.3 33.5
1998 427 30.3 14.1 35.8
1999 432 31.8 13.6 46.3
2000 417 32.3 12.9 43.6
2001 392 32.1 12.2 39.8
2002 348 27.4 12.7 51.1
2003 348 27.4 12.7 51.1
2004 364 28.7 12.7 53.6
2005 338 26.7 12.7 51.8
2006 360 30.7 11.7 53.9
2007 370 29.7 12.5 53
2008 411 29.4 14.0 53
2009 391 29.9 13.0 56.5
2010 411 30.2 13.6 62
2011 432 29.4 14.6 62.5
2012 342 24.7 13.8 60.8
2013 357 22.6 15.7 57.1
2014 356 24.6 14.4 63.5
2015 319 26.0 12.2 65.2
2016 315 24.0 13.1 61.9
2017 270 23.8 11.3 66.7
2018 274 23.0 11.8 100
2019 246 25.0 9.8 98.8
2020 241 20.5 11.7 98.8
2021 237 19.5 12.1 98.7
2022 264 20.7 12.7 90.5
2023 275 21.2 12.9 98.5
2024 264 22.5 11.7 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belle Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 390 28.1 13.8 n/a
1992 393 27.1 14.5 n/a
1993 425 27.1 15.7 66.4
1994 420 29.1 14.4 73.8
1995 446 29.1 15.3 87.2
1996 446 29.1 15.3 87.2
1997 466 32.5 14.3 33.5
1998 427 30.3 14.1 35.8
1999 432 31.8 13.6 46.3
2000 417 32.3 12.9 43.6
2001 392 32.1 12.2 39.8
2002 348 27.4 12.7 51.1
2003 348 27.4 12.7 51.1
2004 364 28.7 12.7 53.6
2005 338 26.7 12.7 51.8
2006 360 30.7 11.7 53.9
2007 370 29.7 12.5 53
2008 411 29.4 14.0 53
2009 391 29.9 13.0 56.5
2010 411 30.2 13.6 62
2011 432 29.4 14.6 62.5
2012 342 24.7 13.8 60.8
2013 357 22.6 15.7 57.1
2014 356 24.6 14.4 63.5
2015 319 26.0 12.2 65.2
2016 315 24.0 13.1 61.9
2017 270 23.8 11.3 66.7
2018 274 23.0 11.8 100
2019 246 25.0 9.8 98.8
2020 241 20.5 11.7 98.8
2021 237 19.5 12.1 98.7
2022 264 20.7 12.7 90.5
2023 275 21.2 12.9 98.5
2024 264 22.5 11.7 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belle Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,640 (14.6%) $9,592 (85.4%) $11,231
2020 $1,462 (16.7%) $7,282 (83.3%) $8,745
2021 $1,677 (17.6%) $7,850 (82.4%) $9,527
2022 $2,715 (29.2%) $6,573 (70.8%) $9,288

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 500th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 238th of 898 Elementary schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belle Elementary)77.351
 26.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Maries County R-II)77.351
 26.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belle Elementary)6654.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maries County R-II)6654.9
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belle Elementary)33.451.8
 18.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Maries County R-II)33.451.8
 18.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belle Elementary)2548.2
 23.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County R-II)2548.2
 23.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students246275
 11.8%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White244270
 10.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%98.5%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belle Elementary

Belle Elementary ranks 403rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended Belle Elementary.

Students who attend Belle Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maries County Middle
High : Belle High

Students at Belle Elementary are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.


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