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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEBB CITY R-VII·NCES 293150002991

BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.

800 N HWY D, WEBB CITY, MO 64870 · (417) 673-6055 · Jasper County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL188 STUDENTS
Enrollment
188
Elementary
DISTRICT 232 · STATE 315
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
78 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
88
Grade 1
100
Student demographics
White
15281%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
126%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 9%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 15%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
2111%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
8646%
Female
10254%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
188
-47 (-20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 13.7:1
% White
81%
was 91%
% Hispanic
6%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.

BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. is a compact elementary campus in WEBB CITY, Missouri, run under WEBB CITY R-VII. The school teaches 188 students in grades K through 1. Compared to the state average of about 315 students per school, that is 40% leaner than typical.

WEBB CITY R-VII runs 11 schools in total, collectively educating 4,623 students. BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. records that nearly all students (81%) are White. Beyond that, the school shows 11% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.7:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 12.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 41% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Jasper County (around 57%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Jasper County) shows that median household earnings sit near $60,694, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. is one of 49 public schools in Jasper County (combined enrollment of about 21,177 students).

Nearest neighbor: HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM., around 0.1 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. has ticked down 20%, going from 235 students in 2018 to 188 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 91% to 81% over that span.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Jasper County at a glance

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Population
124,357
Census ACS
Median income
$60,694
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
21,177 students

Quick facts

School name
BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.
District
WEBB CITY R-VII
Address
800 N HWY D, WEBB CITY, MO 64870
Phone
(417) 673-6055
County
Jasper County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–01
Total enrollment
188
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
78 (41%)
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
293150002991
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.
How large is BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.?
BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. enrolls approximately 188 students in grades KG-01.
What age range does BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. serve?
BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. serves students from grade KG through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.?
Approximately 13.7:1 students per teacher at BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR..
What is the student diversity at BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.?
Student demographics at BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. are roughly 81% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Who oversees BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.?
BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR. is overseen by WEBB CITY R-VII in Jasper County.
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