HILLCREST STEAM ACADEMY

HILLCREST STEAM ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BELTON 124 school district, located in BELTON, MO with about 503 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, HILLCREST STEAM ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact HILLCREST STEAM ACADEMY at (816) 348-1130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.