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Enrollment
673
Elementary
DISTRICT 539 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I·NCES 290543000099
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY
405 HILLCREST DR, BONNE TERRE, MO 63628 · (573) 431-3300 · St. Francois County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL673 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
57 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
379 students
DISTRICT 55% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 112 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 195 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 182 | 27% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · 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
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY→NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.→INTERMEDIATE SCH.→NORTH CO. MIDDLE→NORTH CO. SR. HIGH
Based on grade levels within NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY this school | 673 | 56.3% | N/A |
| VINELAND ELEM. DESOTO | 653 | 55.7% | 53.1% |
| MOUNTAIN GROVE ELEM. MOUNTAIN GROVE | 658 | 55.0% | 51.1% |
| BOLIVAR PRIMARY BOLIVAR | 578 | 56.6% | N/A |
| LUCY WORTHAM JAMES ELEM. ST JAMES | 681 | 51.8% | 48.8% |
| CENTRAL ELEM. UNION | 643 | 52.6% | 56.2% |
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 NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Francois County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 673 | #30 of 1,294 | #1 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #297 of 950 | #4 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.7% | #763 of 953 | #4 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.3% | #519 of 1,165 | #7 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.0% | #669 of 684 | #7 of 7 |
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
673
+2 (+0%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 944
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 14.6:1
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 | 673 | 56.5 | 11.9:1 | 56% (379) |
| 2023-24 | 735 | 61.3 | 12.0:1 | 46% (337) |
| 2022-23 | 750 | 55 | 13.6:1 | 56% (419) |
| 2020-21 | 671 | 46 | 14.6:1 | 57% (381) |
| 2017-18 | 680 | 50.8 | 13.4:1 | 62% (421) |
| 2015-16 | 775 | 52 | 14.9:1 | 64% (498) |
| 2010-11 | 796 | 59 | 13.5:1 | 56% (444) |
| 2000-01 | 745 | 54 | 13.8:1 | 58% (432) |
| 1990-91 | 944 | 52 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (680 to 673); teachers up 11% (50.8 to 56.5).
About NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY
The public elementary school NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY is located in BONNE TERRE, Missouri. The grade span is pre-K through 2, and enrollment is 673 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Missouri is about 315, so this school runs 114% bigger than that.
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY is run by NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I, whose 5 schools enroll 2,581 students.
Federal enrollment data show NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY is 92% White. After that, the student body is 4% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. That is close to the 90% White share among all St. Francois County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 16% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 56.5 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 11.9:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Missouri average 12.4:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 56%. For comparison, public schools in St. Francois County average 56%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for St. Francois County show that the median household income is $57,477, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY is one of 28 public schools in the county.
The next-closest public school is NORTH CO. SR. HIGH, about 0.7 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 6.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Distant, meaning it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 673, close to the 671 recorded in 2020-21. The ratio was 14.6:1 in 2020-21 and 11.9:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
St. Francois County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
66,999
Census ACS
Median income
$57,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
9,962 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I
- NORTH CO. SR. HIGHHigh · 785 students
- NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.Elementary · 404 students
- NORTH CO. MIDDLEMiddle · 364 students
- INTERMEDIATE SCH.Middle · 355 students
- UNITEC CAREER CTR.High
Other schools in BONNE TERRE
- NORTH CO. SR. HIGHHigh · 785 students
- EAST RECEP/DIAG CORR CENT/ACADHigh
- EAST RECEP/DIAG CORR CENT/DIAGHigh
- UNITEC CAREER CTR.High
Nearby schools
- NORTH CO. SR. HIGH0.7 mi · 785
- INTERMEDIATE SCH.3.1 mi · 355
- NORTH COUNTY PARKSIDE ELEM.3.2 mi · 404
- NORTH CO. MIDDLE3.2 mi · 364
- CENTRAL ELEM.4.0 mi · 530
- CENTRAL HIGH5.0 mi · 605
Frequently asked questions
About NORTH COUNTY PRIMARYHow many students attend NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY?
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY enrolls approximately 673 students in grades PK-02.
Is NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY have?
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY employs 57 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY?
At NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY, the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY?
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY is overseen by NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I in St. Francois County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.