Kentucky Trail Elementary School

8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kentucky Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kentucky Trail Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Kentucky Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kentucky Trail Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1372 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kentucky Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
16%
8%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
68%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Kentucky Trail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1372 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
325 students attend Kentucky Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Kentucky Trail Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kentucky Trail Elementary School?
Kentucky Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kentucky Trail Elementary School offer ?
Kentucky Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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