Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-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 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Carden Park Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carden Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carden Park Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
61%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carden Park Elementary School's ranking?
Carden Park Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 2,092 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 Oak Grove Elementary School, Buchanan Co. Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Carden Park Elementary School?
568 students attend Carden Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Carden Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carden Park Elementary School offer ?
Carden Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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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