Parkade Elementary School

111 Parkade Blvd
Columbia, MO 65202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkade 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Parkade Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Parkade 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 Parkade Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1579 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
40%
32%
43%
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
31%
15%
White
43%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 Parkade Elementary School's ranking?
Parkade Elementary School is ranked #1579 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Parkade Elementary School often compared to?
Parkade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Blvd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Parkade Elementary School?
373 students attend Parkade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Parkade Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkade Elementary School?
Parkade Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Parkade Elementary School offer ?
Parkade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Parkade Elementary School part of?
Parkade Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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