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Graden Elementary School

8804 Hwy 45 Nw
Kansas City, MO 64152
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10/
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Top 10%
Tel: (816) 359-4340
graden.parkhill.k12.mo.us
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Graden Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Graden Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Graden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Graden Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Graden Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Graden Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
78%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Graden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Park Hill School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graden Elementary School's ranking?

Graden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Graden Elementary School?

495 students attend Graden Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Graden Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Graden Elementary School?

Graden Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Graden Elementary School offer ?

Graden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Graden Elementary School part of?

Graden Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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