- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, MO
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Upper Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290462002724
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Upper Elem. earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Creek Upper Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Upper Elem. ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Belton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mill Creek Upper Elem. held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 290462002724 · Belton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 13.6:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton High (1,258 students)
Mill Creek Upper Elem. held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek Upper 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
- This school 435
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
435 students
- Kentucky Trail 355
Kentucky Trail Elem.
355 students
What this shows Mill Creek Upper Elem. reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Creek Upper Elem. compares
Mill Creek Upper 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
27.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Mill Creek Upper Elem. 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 Mill Creek Upper 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. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kentucky Trail Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek Upper 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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Upper Elem.
How many students attend Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
Mill Creek Upper Elem. has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Upper Elem. 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 Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
40.1% of students at Mill Creek Upper Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek Upper Elem. is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Belton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
Mill Creek Upper Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mill Creek Upper Elem. rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Upper Elem. ranks #2 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 Mill Creek Upper 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.