North County Primary serves 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
North County Primary's student population of 735 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. May 19, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of North County Primary is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North County Primary often compared to?
North County Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Nancy Hodge Elementary School, West County Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend North County Primary?
735 students attend North County Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North County Primary students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North County Primary?
North County Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North County Primary offer ?
North County Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North County Primary part of?
North County Primary is part of North St. Francois County R-I School District.
School Reviews
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