Harry S. Truman Elem. in Webb City, MO

At a glance

Reported students

287

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.93

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

02–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

232

Harry S. Truman Elem.: 287 reported students.

State peer staffing position

96th percentile

16:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 294
Teachers (FTE): 19.07
Student–teacher ratio: 15.4:1

What the reported data says about Harry S. Truman Elem.

Harry S. Truman Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades 02–04 in Webb City. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Webb City R-VII. NCES reports 287 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.8%) and multiracial (11.5%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Harry S. Truman Elem.

1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.7%
Students with disabilities: 11.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 41.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White80.8%
Hispanic5.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial11.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Carterville Elem.

Elementary · Grades KG–04

232 reported students

Eugene Field Elem.

Elementary · Grades 04–04

222 reported students

Webster Primary Ctr.

Elementary · Grades 01–02

356 reported students

Bess Truman Primary Ctr.

Elementary · Grades KG–01

188 reported students

Mark Twain Elem.

Elementary · Grades 03–03

186 reported students

Madge T. James Kind. Ctr.

Elementary · Grades KG–KG

179 reported students

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Public schools near Harry S. Truman Elem.

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bess Truman Primary Ctr. Elementary · Webb City R-VII	KG–01	188	under 0.1 mi
Madge T. James Kind. Ctr. Elementary · Webb City R-VII	KG–KG	179	3.1 mi
Webster Primary Ctr. Elementary · Webb City R-VII	01–02	356	3.2 mi
Carterville Elem. Elementary · Webb City R-VII	KG–04	232	3.4 mi
Mark Twain Elem. Elementary · Webb City R-VII	03–03	186	3.4 mi
Eugene Field Elem. Elementary · Webb City R-VII	04–04	222	4.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Harry S. Truman Elem.

What grades does Harry S. Truman Elem. serve?

Harry S. Truman Elem. reports grades 02–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Webb City R-VII.

How many students attend Harry S. Truman Elem.?

Harry S. Truman Elem. reported 287 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 294 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman Elem.?

The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 287 students and 17.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Harry S. Truman Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Harry S. Truman Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Webb City R-VII attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Harry S. Truman Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

41.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Harry S. Truman Elem. in?

Harry S. Truman Elem. is part of Webb City R-VII, based in Webb City, MO, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Harry S. Truman Elem.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bess Truman Primary Ctr. (under 0.1 mi), Madge T. James Kind. Ctr. (3.1 mi), Webster Primary Ctr. (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.