Gladden Elementary School
Tel:
(816)489-7530
- Gladden Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Gladden Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gladden Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 351 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gladden Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gladden Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #577 out of 2,073 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 6% |
| Black | 5% | 16% |
| White | 68% | 72% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.45 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BELTON 124 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gladden Elementary School is Belton High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Belton Middle School/fc (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hillcrest Steam Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belton Hillcrest Steam Academy Grades: K-6 | 503 students
0.5 miles
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
(816)348-1130 0.5 K-6 503 - Belton Belton Middle School/fc Grades: 7-8 | 749 students
0.6 miles
107 W. Pirate Parkway
Belton, MO 64012
(816)348-1040 0.6 7-8 749 - Belton Grace Early Child. Ed. Center Grades: PK | 332 students
0.7 miles
614 W Mill
Belton, MO 64012
(816)348-1514 0.7 PK 332 - Belton Mill Creek Upper Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 615 students
0.7 miles
308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(816)348-1576 0.7 5-6 615 - Belton Scott Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 278 students
0.9 miles
310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(816)489-7040 0.9 K-4 278
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