Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest in Belton, MO

At a glance

Reported students

486

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32.78

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

85th percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

460.5

Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest: 486 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

14.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 487
Teachers (FTE): 31
Student–teacher ratio: 15.7:1

What the reported data says about Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest

Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Belton. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Belton 124. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest

1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7.8%
Students with disabilities: 13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 48.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White66.5%
Hispanic15.8%
Black7.8%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cambridge Elem.

Elementary · Grades KG–04

501 reported students

Kentucky Trail Elem.

Elementary · Grades PK–04

355 reported students

Gladden Elem.

Elementary · Grades KG–04

326 reported students

Mill Creek Upper Elem.

Middle · Grades 05–06

435 reported students

Belton Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

641 reported students

Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr.

Other · Grades PK–PK

228 reported students

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Public schools near Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Gladden Elem. Elementary · Belton 124	KG–04	326	0.5 mi
Cambridge Elem. Elementary · Belton 124	KG–04	501	1.1 mi
Kentucky Trail Elem. Elementary · Belton 124	PK–04	355	2.7 mi
Belvidere Elem. Elementary · Grandview C-4	KG–05	294	2.8 mi
Eagle Glen Elementary Elementary · Raymore-Peculiar R-II	KG–05	414	3.3 mi
Creekmoor Elem. Elementary · Raymore-Peculiar R-II	KG–05	383	3.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest

What grades does Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest serve?

Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Belton 124.

How many students attend Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest?

Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 487 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest?

The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 486 students and 32.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Belton 124 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest in?

Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest is part of Belton 124, based in Belton, MO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gladden Elem. (0.5 mi), Cambridge Elem. (1.1 mi), Kentucky Trail Elem. (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.