GLADDEN ELEM.

www.beltonschools.org

326 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Gladden Elementary, located at 405 Westover Road in Belton, Missouri, is a public school serving the Belton School District (District #124). As an essential part of the local educational community, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. It operates under the broader mission of the Belton School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student well-being, and preparing children for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is situated in a residential area of Belton and benefits from the resources and support of the larger district infrastructure. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific curriculum, upcoming events, academic performance data, or enrollment procedures can visit the official district website at [www.beltonschools.org](http://www.beltonschools.org). The website serves as a primary hub for school news, faculty contact information, and resources for parents to stay engaged with their child's educational journey.

326

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLADDEN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	60
Black	28
Two or More	42
American Indian	4

White
192 (58.9%)
Hispanic
60 (18.4%)
Two or More
42 (12.9%)
Black
28 (8.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BELTON 124
Phone:	(816)489-7530
Website:	http://www.beltonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 71