Needs Improvement
#2129 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gladden Elem.
Elementary School · Belton 124 · Belton, MO
A Belton 124 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
405 WESTOVER RD, Belton, MO 64012
- Math 37% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gladden Elem. score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gladden Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,207/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,782
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilckens Steam Acad @hillcrestEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Blue Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Cambridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 105 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Belton 124
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gladden Elem. is listed in BELTON 124; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gladden Elem.
Gladden Elem. is a public elementary school in Belton, MO, part of Belton 124, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,129 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gladden Elem.
What grades does Gladden Elem. serve?
Gladden Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Gladden Elem.?
Gladden Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladden Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladden Elem. is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gladden Elem. rank in MO?
Gladden Elem. ranks #2,129 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gladden Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Gladden Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gladden Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gladden Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gladden Elem. a charter school?
No, Gladden Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gladden Elem. a Title I school?
No, Gladden Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gladden Elem.?
70.9% of students at Gladden Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (816) 489-7530
- Area population (ZIP 64012)
- 28,980
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64012; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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