- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, MO
Kentucky Trail Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Kentucky Trail Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290462002988
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kentucky Trail Elem. earns 41/100 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 5
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kentucky Trail Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kentucky Trail Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Belton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Kentucky Trail Elem. held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 290462002988 · Belton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 13.7:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton High (1,258 students)
Kentucky Trail Elem. held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kentucky Trail Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton High
Belton High
1,258 students
- Belton Middle
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
- This school 355
Kentucky Trail Elem.
355 students
What this shows Kentucky Trail Elem. reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kentucky Trail Elem. compares
Kentucky Trail Elem. 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 24% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Kentucky Trail Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Belton 124 reports $13,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kentucky Trail Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Upper Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kentucky Trail Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Trail Elem.
How many students attend Kentucky Trail Elem.?
Kentucky Trail Elem. has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentucky Trail Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentucky Trail Elem. is 13.7:1, which is 7% 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 Kentucky Trail Elem.?
35.1% of students at Kentucky Trail Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kentucky Trail Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Kentucky Trail Elem. is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Belton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kentucky Trail Elem.?
Kentucky Trail Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Kentucky Trail Elem. rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kentucky Trail Elem. ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton 124?
Besides Kentucky Trail Elem., Belton 124 also operates Belton High (1,258 students), Belton Middle School (641 students), and Cambridge Elem. (501 students). See the Belton 124 district page for the complete list.