Bel-Nor is a northwestern suburban city of St. Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,499 as of the 2010 census. In April 2015, the residents of Bel-Nor voted to become a city.
Serving 269 students in grades 1-5, Bel-nor ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel-nor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bel-nor's student population of 269 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Bel-nor ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel-nor is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2032 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
83%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel-nor's ranking?
Bel-nor is ranked #2032 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Bel-nor?
269 students attend Bel-nor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bel-nor students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel-nor?
Bel-nor has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bel-nor offer ?
Bel-nor offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel-nor part of?
Bel-nor is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative School District.
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