How do these schools compare?
| Metric | GLADDEN ELEM. | Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BELTON, MO | BELTON, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 326 | 486 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.8% | 26.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | GLADDEN ELEM. | Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,431 | $15,431 |
| District | BELTON 124 | BELTON 124 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | GLADDEN ELEM. | Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 66.5% |
| African American | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% | 15.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.9% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | GLADDEN ELEM. | Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 486:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.7% | 20.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 22 | 16 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.