- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, MO
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest
Federal NCES profile for Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290462000053
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. 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
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Belton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 290462000053 · Belton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 15.7:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton High (1,258 students)
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest 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
- This school 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 Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest compares
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest 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 Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Upper Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kentucky Trail Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest'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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest
How many students attend Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest?
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest is 15.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest?
26.2% of students at Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest?
The largest demographic group at Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Belton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest?
Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest 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 Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest 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 Wilckens Steam Acad @Hillcrest, 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.