Gladden Elem. vs Kentucky Trail Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladden Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
326 students
Kentucky Trail Elem.
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students
| Measure | Gladden Elem. Belton, Missouri | Kentucky Trail Elem. Belton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,159 | #523 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #26091 of 50,301 | #21251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 326 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Belton | Belton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 48.6).
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 68.7%).
- •Gladden Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.2).
- •Kentucky Trail Elem. is the larger school with 355 students compared with 326.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gladden Elem. better than Kentucky Trail Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kentucky Trail Elem. ranks higher (55.6 vs 48.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gladden Elem. and Kentucky Trail Elem.?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Belton and Belton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladden Elem.: 326. Kentucky Trail Elem.: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladden Elem. and Kentucky Trail Elem. rank in Missouri?
Gladden Elem. is 663rd of 1,159 and Kentucky Trail Elem. is 523rd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).