Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carden Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carden Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carden Park Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Carden Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carden Park Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
57%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carden Park Elementary School's ranking?
Carden Park Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Carden Park Elementary School often compared to?
Carden Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buchanan Co. Academy, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Carden Park Elementary School?
604 students attend Carden Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Carden Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carden Park Elementary School?
Carden Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carden Park Elementary School offer ?
Carden Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carden Park Elementary School part of?
Carden Park Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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