BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.

188 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Bess Truman Primary Center, located in Webb City, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution dedicated to the district’s youngest learners. Typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels (often kindergarten and first grade), the school is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment that prioritizes early literacy, foundational mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of the Webb City R-VII School District, the center reflects the community's commitment to creating a strong academic base for students before they transition to upper elementary levels.

The facility is centrally located along Highway D, functioning as a vital hub within the Webb City educational system. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to foster positive relationships between students, staff, and families to support a smooth entry into the formal schooling experience. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, Bess Truman Primary Center strives to cultivate a love for learning in its students while ensuring they acquire the core skills necessary for continued success throughout their academic careers in the district.

188

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BESS TRUMAN PRIMARY CTR.
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
152 (80.9%)
Two or More
21 (11.2%)
Hispanic
12 (6.4%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEBB CITY R-VII
Phone:	(417)673-6055
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 100