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Carden Park Elementary School

1510 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Carden Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
Total Students
604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Carden Park 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 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1183 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carden Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carden Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carden Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
57%
68%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Carden Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carden Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carden Park Elementary School's ranking?
Carden Park Elementary School is ranked #1183 out of 2,084 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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