Serving 364 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 20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Parkade Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parkade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkade Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
29%
15%
White
44%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkade Elementary School's ranking?
Parkade Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 2,084 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
364 students attend Parkade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Parkade Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkade Elementary School?
Parkade Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkade Elementary School offer ?
Parkade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parkade Elementary School part of?
Parkade Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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