Public schools in Belton, MO
8 open public schools with an address in Belton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,230
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Belton public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Belton, MO: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,230 students, an average of 529 per school. The largest campus is Belton High (1,258 students), and the largest elementary school is Cambridge Elem. (501).
Every listed school belongs to Belton 124. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Belton
Elementary schools in Belton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Elem. Belton 124 | KG–04 | 501 | 16.1:1 | |
| Gladden Elem. Belton 124 | KG–04 | 326 | 11.6:1 | |
| Kentucky Trail Elem. Belton 124 | PK–04 | 355 | 12.2:1 | |
| Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest Belton 124 | KG–06 | 486 | 14.8:1 |
Middle schools in Belton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Middle School Belton 124 | 07–08 | 641 | 13.3:1 | |
| Mill Creek Upper Elem. Belton 124 | 05–06 | 435 | 15:1 |
High schools in Belton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton High Belton 124 | 09–12 | 1,258 | 13.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Belton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Early Child. Ed. Ctr. Belton 124 | PK–PK | 228 | 14.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.1%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black11.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Belton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,230 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Belton
How many public schools are in Belton, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Belton: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,230 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Belton?
All listed public schools with an address in Belton belong to Belton 124. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Belton?
Belton High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Belton, with 1,258 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Belton?
No school with an address in Belton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Belton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Belton public schools is 14.1:1, higher than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Belton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities