Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kentucky Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kentucky Trail Elementary serves the northeast part of Belton, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the school being about 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kentucky Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kentucky Trail Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kentucky Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kentucky Trail Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#999 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kentucky Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Kentucky Trail Elementary School is ranked #999 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kentucky Trail Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kentucky Trail Elementary School?
355 students attend Kentucky Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kentucky Trail Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kentucky Trail Elementary School?
Kentucky Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kentucky Trail Elementary School offer ?
Kentucky Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kentucky Trail Elementary School part of?
Kentucky Trail Elementary School is part of Belton 124 School District.
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