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Bessie Ellison Elementary School

Bessie Ellison Elementary School is a public primary school in Saint Joseph, MO, serving grades K–6, rated B+, with 343 students and a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

B+TopHap school rating
Rating
B+
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
343
Students per teacher
14.6:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White65%
Two or more races12%
Black9%
Hispanic8%
Asian5%
Native American1%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
38%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-3.1%
Prior-year enrollment
354

Homes assigned to this school

1,866 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Bessie Ellison Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
45 SE 85th Rd, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Phone
(816) 667-5316
Website
sjsd.k12.mo.us
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
292706001650
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School district

St. Joseph School District

District rating
C+
Schools
25
Students
10,430
Spending per student
$11,395
Teachers (FTE)
804
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Bessie Ellison Elementary School

How is Bessie Ellison Elementary School rated?

Bessie Ellison Elementary School holds a B+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. St. Joseph School District is rated C+ overall.

What grades does Bessie Ellison Elementary School serve?

Bessie Ellison Elementary School serves grades K–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend Bessie Ellison Elementary School?

343 students attend Bessie Ellison Elementary School, down from 354 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Bessie Ellison Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,866 residential properties to Bessie Ellison Elementary School in and around Saint Joseph. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Bessie Ellison Elementary School in?

Bessie Ellison Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District, which reports 25 schools, 10,430 students and $11,395 of spending per student.