Scott Elementary School (Closed 2020)

310 S Scott
Belton, MO 64012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Scott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(18-19)
50-54%
42%
(18-19)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
63%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Scott Elementary School?
238 students attend Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Scott Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scott Elementary School offer ?
Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Scott Elementary School part of?
Scott Elementary School is part of Belton 124 School District.

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