Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest

www.beltonschools.org

486 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hillcrest STEAM Academy, located in Belton, Missouri, is a specialized elementary school within the Belton School District that focuses on an integrated curriculum centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). The school is designed to move beyond traditional classroom instruction by emphasizing hands-on, inquiry-based learning. By weaving these five core disciplines into daily lessons, Hillcrest aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving skills, preparing students for the demands of a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its academic focus, Hillcrest STEAM Academy is deeply committed to cultivating a supportive and innovative school culture. The academy leverages partnerships with community resources and utilizes modern instructional tools to ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful projects. With a goal of bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application, the school environment encourages students to take risks, innovate, and develop the foundational skills necessary for success in future academic and professional endeavors.

486

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	77
Black	38
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
323 (66.5%)
Hispanic
77 (15.8%)
Two or More
44 (9.1%)
Black
38 (7.8%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)348-1130
Website:	http://www.beltonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 66

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 66