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Graden Elementary School

8804 Hwy 45 Nw
Kansas City, MO 64152
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Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Graden Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Graden 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
Graden Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Graden Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graden Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#166 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
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61%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Graden 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.
62%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Graden 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.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Graden 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
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Graden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
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White
76%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
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.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Graden 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
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Graden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graden Elementary School's ranking?
Graden Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Graden Elementary School often compared to?
Graden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorn Elementary School, English Landing Elementary School, Union Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Graden Elementary School?
475 students attend Graden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Graden Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graden Elementary School?
Graden Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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