Kentucky Trail Elementary

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Kentucky Trail Elementary ranks 395 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kentucky Trail Elementary is a public elementary school located in Belton, Missouri, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the Belton 124 School District, which is ranked 181 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kentucky Trail Elementary has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 388 and 562 out of around 900 Missouri elementary schools. While the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) for 3rd and 4th grades were generally higher than the district and state averages, its performance for students with disabilities and low socioeconomic status has been relatively weaker. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.4% to 26.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest, another school in the Belton 124 district, has consistently outperformed Kentucky Trail Elementary in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and ELA across all grade levels. Similarly, schools like Raymore Elementary, Timber Creek Elementary, and Creekmoor Elementary in the Raymore-Peculiar R-II district have also outperformed Kentucky Trail Elementary in academic measures, with lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public K-4

8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012-5402

(816) 348-1100

District: Belton 124

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,211

Students who attend Kentucky Trail Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Belton Middle School
	Mill Creek Upper Elementary
High:	Belton High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kentucky Trail Elementary ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Belton 124 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Kentucky Trail Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kentucky Trail Elementary is 12.9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Belton 124 School District! (See more...)

Compare Kentucky Trail Elementary employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kentucky Trail Elementary is $13,211, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Belton 124 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kentucky Trail Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kentucky Trail Elementary 395^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Kentucky Trail Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Belton 124:

SchoolDigger ranks Belton 124 181^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kentucky Trail Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kentucky Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2010	54.42	500^th	1066	53.1%
2011	66.77	336^th	1088	69.1%
2012	67.40	328^th	1085	69.8%
2013	56.18	494^th	1108	55.4%
2014	42.97	685^th	1089	37.1%
2015	55.39	483^rd	1058	54.3%
2016	44.25	529^th	865	38.8%
2017	54.13	480^th	1032	53.5%
2018	54.21	477^th	1045	54.4%
2019	48.44	551^st	1052	47.6%
2021	40.23	561^st	901	37.7%
2022	39.52	562^nd	908	38.1%
2023	56.88	388^th	898	56.8%
2024	55.04	395^th	906	56.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kentucky Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	50.20	436^th	887	50.8%
2019	46.92	488^th	907	46.2%
2021	39.61	334^th	574	41.8%
2022	40.04	313^th	532	41.2%
2024	71.87	106^th	625	83.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kentucky Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	37.50	77^th	103	25.2%

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Rank History for White students at Kentucky Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	44.94	497^th	898	44.7%
2019	30.82	674^th	917	26.5%
2021	31.69	490^th	691	29.1%
2022	33.61	479^th	675	29.0%
2024	38.99	414^th	668	38.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kentucky Trail Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	429	46	1	36	4	n/a	n/a	516
2009	397	42	3	22	2	n/a	n/a	466
2010	444	43	7	32	1	n/a	n/a	527
2011	429	42	8	45	8	0	0	532
2012	433	44	5	48	11	2	6	549
2013	437	49	8	34	8	3	13	552
2014	446	43	7	37	5	2	11	551
2015	449	31	5	47	1	2	35	570
2016	366	31	4	42	1	2	31	477
2017	335	29	5	44	1	1	35	450
2018	293	41	6	36	1	1	30	408
2019	264	36	6	39	1	1	28	375
2020	274	57	7	57	2	0	37	434
2021	264	40	4	41	2	0	34	385
2022	268	43	5	56	3	0	38	413
2023	221	23	2	51	2	0	26	325
2024	210	26	4	51	1	3	42	337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kentucky Trail Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	516	31.2	16.5	42.4
2009	466	27.0	17.2	41.4
2010	527	30.0	17.5	43.6
2011	532	31.4	16.9	48.5
2012	549	32.4	16.9	49.7
2013	552	33.0	16.7	50.7
2014	551	32.0	17.2	51
2015	570	32.0	17.8	49.5
2016	477	31.0	15.3	48.6
2017	450	31.0	14.5	51.6
2018	408	28.0	14.5	52.9
2019	375	23.6	15.8	50.4
2020	434	29.4	14.7	59.7
2021	385	24.3	15.8	39.2
2022	413	28.7	14.3	36.1
2023	325	26.3	12.3	43.7
2024	337	25.9	12.9	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kentucky Trail Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	516	31.2	16.5	42.4
2009	466	27.0	17.2	41.4
2010	527	30.0	17.5	43.6
2011	532	31.4	16.9	48.5
2012	549	32.4	16.9	49.7
2013	552	33.0	16.7	50.7
2014	551	32.0	17.2	51
2015	570	32.0	17.8	49.5
2016	477	31.0	15.3	48.6
2017	450	31.0	14.5	51.6
2018	408	28.0	14.5	52.9
2019	375	23.6	15.8	50.4
2020	434	29.4	14.7	59.7
2021	385	24.3	15.8	39.2
2022	413	28.7	14.3	36.1
2023	325	26.3	12.3	43.7
2024	337	25.9	12.9	50.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kentucky Trail Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$222 (2.2%)	$10,038 (97.8%)	$10,260
2020	$225 (2.1%)	$10,242 (97.9%)	$10,467
2021	$391 (3.6%)	$10,344 (96.3%)	$10,736
2022	$1,423 (10.8%)	$11,788 (89.2%)	$13,210

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kentucky Trail Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 551^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 388^th of 898 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kentucky Trail Elementary)	46.6	42.7	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belton 124)	45.6	40.7	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kentucky Trail Elementary)	50.7	40	10.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belton 124)	42.7	39.8	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky Trail Elementary)	43.5	62.1	18.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belton 124)	47.4	41.1	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kentucky Trail Elementary)	44.8	36.3	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belton 124)	45.4	34.7	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	375	325	13.3%
African American	36	23	36.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	39	51	30.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	264	221	16.3%
Two or More Races	28	26	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.4%	43.7%	6.7%

Schools Near Kentucky Trail Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kentucky Trail Elementary	Public	K-4	8301 E 163rd St	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 348-1100	337	26	12.9	50.7%	210 (62.3%)	26 (7.7%)	51 (15.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	42 (12.5%)	55	395^th of 906 public elementary schools	56.4%		56.9	388^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.8%	7	39.6	54.9				41.7	40.0			$13,211	$1,423	$11,788
Creekmoor Elementary	Public	K-5	1501 Creekmoor Dr	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 892-1675	385	30	12.7	19.0%	230 (59.7%)	36 (9.4%)	69 (17.9%)	18 (4.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.3%)	77.1	173^rd of 906 public elementary schools	80.9%		79.6	146^th of 898 public elementary schools	83.7%	27	47.5	51.6	60.5		59.0	53.2		51.5		$12,004	$807	$11,197
Eagle Glen Elementary	Public	K-5	100 S Foxridge Dr	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1750	422	32	13.2	28.4%	270 (64.0%)	75 (17.8%)	41 (9.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.6%)	49.7	456^th of 906 public elementary schools	49.7%		60.8	343^rd of 898 public elementary schools	61.8%	113	36.7	39.3	41.4		50.5	28.1	36.3	44.0		$11,915	$856	$11,059
Belvidere Elementary	Public	K-5	15200 White Ave	Grandview	64030	Jackson County	Grandview C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 316-5300	297	21	14.4	75.8%	88 (29.6%)	125 (42.1%)	55 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (8.8%)	48.4	470^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.1%		44.4	517^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.4%	47	40.8	40.7	34.6		38.7	43.1	33.2	43.6		$13,706	$199	$13,507
Stonegate Elementary	Public	K-5	900 S Foxridge Dr	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1900	327	27	12.2	32.1%	182 (55.7%)	81 (24.8%)	30 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.8%)	32.5	636^th of 906 public elementary schools	29.8%		61.6	339^th of 898 public elementary schools	62.2%	297	31.4	50.8	24.7		23.0	22.1	49.0	15.1		$12,545	$844	$11,701
Gladden Elementary	Public	K-4	405 Westover Rd	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 489-7530	368	25	14.7	70.9%	221 (60.1%)	36 (9.8%)	78 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	45.3	506^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.2%		41	557^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.0%	51	22.5	47.6				40.4	48.3			$12,019	$970	$11,049
Wilckens STEAM Academy @Hillcrest	Public	K-6	106 S Hillcrest Rd	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 348-1130	482	30	15.8	46.9%	322 (66.8%)	31 (6.4%)	76 (15.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.8%)	62.3	323^rd of 906 public elementary schools	64.3%		68.2	268^th of 898 public elementary schools	70.2%	55	53.5	65.6	40.8	50.6	28.7	43.3		28.7	46.4	$11,272	$914	$10,358
Raymore Elementary	Public	K-5	500 S Madison	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1925	370	26	14.2	33.2%	253 (68.4%)	42 (11.4%)	35 (9.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.3%)	68.3	268^th of 906 public elementary schools	70.4%		69.8	245^th of 898 public elementary schools	72.7%	23	59.2	57.6	44.0		51.4	38.8		44.1		$12,495	$961	$11,534
Timber Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	310 E Calico Dr	Raymore	64083	Cass County	Raymore-Peculiar R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 892-1950	392	25	15.4	25.0%	303 (77.3%)	26 (6.6%)	27 (6.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.7%)	73.7	210^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.8%		79.5	148^th of 898 public elementary schools	83.5%	62	35.2	66.5	57.4		59.9	49.2		47.4		$11,446	$1,022	$10,424
Cambridge Elementary	Public	K-4	109 W Cambridge	Belton	64012	Cass County	Belton 124	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 348-1008	439	27	16.2	65.1%	250 (56.9%)	68 (15.5%)	82 (18.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	36 (8.2%)	19.5	738^th of 906 public elementary schools	18.5%		29	670^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.4%	68	24.2	22.5				23.1	31.7			$12,027	$1,206	$10,821

Frequently Asked Questions about Kentucky Trail Elementary

Is Kentucky Trail Elementary a good school?

Kentucky Trail Elementary ranks 395^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kentucky Trail Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kentucky Trail Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belton Middle School
Middle : Mill Creek Upper Elementary
High : Belton High

How many students attend Kentucky Trail Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Kentucky Trail Elementary.

What district is Kentucky Trail Elementary in?

Belton 124

What is the racial makeup of Kentucky Trail Elementary?

Students at Kentucky Trail Elementary are 62% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 1% Asian.

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