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What's something BOLIVAR PRIMARY does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
578
Elementary
DISTRICT 436 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOLIVAR R-I·NCES 290537000090
BOLIVAR PRIMARY
706 N LEONARD PL, BOLIVAR, MO 65613 · (417) 326-5247 · Polk County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL578 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
327 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 221 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 180 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 177 | 31% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BOLIVAR R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like BOLIVAR PRIMARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLIVAR PRIMARY this school | 578 | 56.6% | N/A |
| AVA ELEM. AVA | 553 | 56.8% | 46.8% |
| SOUTH ELEM. ELDON | 552 | 55.6% | N/A |
| VINELAND ELEM. DESOTO | 653 | 55.7% | 53.1% |
| NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY BONNE TERRE | 673 | 56.3% | N/A |
| TRUMAN ELEM. NEVADA | 512 | 55.3% | 32.2% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BOLIVAR PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 578 | #82 of 1,294 | #1 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #295 of 950 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.3% | #821 of 953 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.6% | #513 of 1,165 | #4 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.1% | #345 of 684 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
578
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 780
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 578 | 48.6 | 11.9:1 | 57% (327) |
| 2023-24 | 593 | 51.5 | 11.5:1 | 58% (343) |
| 2022-23 | 589 | 51.3 | 11.5:1 | 55% (324) |
| 2020-21 | 574 | 48 | 12.0:1 | 55% (316) |
| 2017-18 | 665 | 49 | 13.6:1 | 52% (346) |
| 2015-16 | 697 | 50 | 13.9:1 | 57% (394) |
| 2010-11 | 806 | 43 | 18.7:1 | 47% (375) |
| 2000-01 | 562 | 39 | 14.4:1 | 54% (303) |
| 1990-91 | 780 | 47 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BOLIVAR PRIMARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (665 to 578); teachers down 1% (49 to 48.6).
About BOLIVAR PRIMARY
A high-enrollment elementary school in BOLIVAR, Missouri, BOLIVAR PRIMARY is part of BOLIVAR R-I. The school enrolls 578 students, from kindergarten through 2. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Missouri) has about 315 students.
BOLIVAR PRIMARY is one school in a 5-school district, BOLIVAR R-I, which enrolls 2,725 students.
White students make up 94% of enrollment at BOLIVAR PRIMARY. Other students are 2% multiracial. For comparison, Polk County is about 92% White. The school's diversity index is 12%, meaning two students picked at random have a 12% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
A ratio of 11.9:1 comes from the school's 48.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. That matches the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 57% in 2024-25. For comparison, public schools in Polk County average 55%.
In Polk County (population about 32,444), the median household income is $59,647, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. BOLIVAR PRIMARY is one of 21 public schools in the county.
The next-closest public school is EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR, about 0.1 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 5.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 574 in 2020-21 and 578 in 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,444
Census ACS
Median income
$59,647
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,965 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BOLIVAR R-I
- BOLIVAR HIGHHigh · 831 students
- BOLIVAR MIDDLEMiddle · 587 students
- BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH.Elementary · 572 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTRElementary · 157 students
Other schools in BOLIVAR
- BOLIVAR HIGHHigh · 831 students
- BOLIVAR MIDDLEMiddle · 587 students
- BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH.Elementary · 572 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTRElementary · 157 students
- Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSEElementary · 72 students
Nearby schools
- EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR0.1 mi · 157
- BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH.0.3 mi · 572
- Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSE0.4 mi · 72
- BOLIVAR HIGH0.4 mi · 831
- BOLIVAR MIDDLE1.3 mi · 587
- HALFWAY ELEM.8.5 mi · 133
Frequently asked questions
About BOLIVAR PRIMARYWhat is the total enrollment at BOLIVAR PRIMARY?
BOLIVAR PRIMARY enrolls approximately 578 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does BOLIVAR PRIMARY serve?
BOLIVAR PRIMARY serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at BOLIVAR PRIMARY?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at BOLIVAR PRIMARY.
What is the racial breakdown of students at BOLIVAR PRIMARY?
At BOLIVAR PRIMARY, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is BOLIVAR PRIMARY public or private?
BOLIVAR PRIMARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by BOLIVAR R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.