Needs Improvement
#2129 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gladden Elem.
Elementary School · BELTON 124
405 WESTOVER RD, Belton, MO 64012
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher
15.3:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,129 of 2,221
In Belton
#8 of 8
public schools
In district
#8 of 8
BELTON 124
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Gladden Elem.
Elementary School in Belton · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gladden Elem.
Gladden Elem. is a public elementary school in Belton, MO, part of BELTON 124. Gladden Elem. serves approximately 368 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Gladden Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,129 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Gladden Elem. show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.1
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Gladden Elem. — Students at Gladden Elem. score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.8/10.
How Gladden Elem. Compares
See how Gladden Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
405 WESTOVER RD, Belton, MO 64012
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gladden Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. (rated 8.6/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CAMBRIDGE ELEM. (rated 5.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belton, see our Belton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest Belton | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| GRACE EARLY CHILD. ED. CTR. Belton | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| BELTON HIGH Belton | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| MILL CREEK UPPER ELEM. Belton | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Belton | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kansas City | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| CAMBRIDGE ELEM. Belton | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Belton | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| BELVIDERE ELEM. Grandview | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. Belton | 2.6 mi | 8.6 |
| BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. Grandview | 3.5 mi | 5.6 |
| CREEKMOOR ELEM. Raymore | 3.4 mi | 4.7 |
| EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARY Raymore | 3.5 mi | 4.3 |
| MEADOWMERE ELEM. Grandview | 4.2 mi | 5.6 |
| CONN-WEST ELEM. Grandview | 4.6 mi | 3.9 |
| STONEGATE ELEM. Raymore | 3.9 mi | 4.4 |
| HIGH GROVE Early Childhood Grandview | 4.8 mi | — |
| GRANDVIEW SR. HIGH Grandview | 4.8 mi | 4.9 |
| CORNERSTONE WITH CARE - OZANAM SCHOOL Kansas City | 4.7 mi | 6.9 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY Raymore | 4.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64012 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,782
Median Home Value
$200,900
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
Population
28,980
College Educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
39.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CASSELL PARK ELEMENTARY Independence, MO | 3.5 |
| Carl Junction Primary 2-3 Carl Junction, MO | 3.5 |
| EPIC ELEMENTARY Liberty, MO | 3.5 |
| GRANDVIEW ELEM. Hillsboro, MO | 3.5 |
| HICKORY HILLS ELEM. Springfield, MO | 3.5 |
| TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE Festus, MO | 3.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (816) 489-7530
Resources & Links
District
BELTON 124- District Enrollment
- 4,205
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,569
- District Rank
- #8 of 8
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