- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belton, MO
Belton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290462003025
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belton Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Belton Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Belton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Belton Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 290462003025 · Belton, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.6:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton High (1,258 students)
Belton Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.8 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Belton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton High
Belton High
1,258 students
- This school
Belton Middle School
641 students
- Cambridge Elem 501
Cambridge Elem.
501 students
- Wilckens Steam 486
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest
486 students
- Mill Creek Upp 435
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
435 students
- Kentucky Trail 355
Kentucky Trail Elem.
355 students
What this shows Belton Middle School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belton Middle School compares
Belton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Belton Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton 124 reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Upper Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kentucky Trail Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belton Middle School
How many students attend Belton Middle School?
Belton Middle School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belton Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belton Middle School?
35.5% of students at Belton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belton Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Belton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belton Middle School?
Belton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belton Middle School rank among public schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Belton Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Belton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton 124?
Besides Belton Middle School, Belton 124 also operates Belton High (1,258 students), Cambridge Elem. (501 students), and Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest (486 students). See the Belton 124 district page for the complete list.