Parkade Elementary

Summary:

Parkade Elementary is a public elementary school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school is part of the Columbia 93 School District, which is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkade Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 616-935 out of 906-1089 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school performs relatively well for African American students and English Language Learners, ranking in the top 25% and top 25-30% of Missouri elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups. Parkade Elementary also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.6% to 32.3% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Parkade Elementary to the nearby schools in the Columbia 93 School District, such as Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary, Ulysses S. Grant Elementary, and Russell Blvd. Elementary, the nearby schools generally outperform Parkade Elementary on state assessments. However, there are some exceptions, such as Thomas Benton Elementary, which also struggles academically. The nearby schools also have varying levels of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, suggesting that the socioeconomic composition of the student population may be a significant factor in the academic performance of these schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 111 Parkade Blvd
       Columbia, MO  65202-1451


(573) 214-3630

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
616th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,864 Help


Students who attend Parkade Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Middle School
High:    David H. Hickman High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.7%
African American:
28.8%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Parkade Elementary ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 14th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Parkade Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Columbia 93 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkade Elementary is $13,864, which is the 7th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkade Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkade Elementary 616th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Parkade Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 159th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parkade Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parkade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.69 939th 1074 12.6%
2007 17.76 996th 1080 7.8%
2008 25.65 935th 1084 13.7%
2009 19.06 931st 1053 11.6%
2010 14.89 982nd 1066 7.9%
2011 20.79 958th 1088 11.9%
2012 21.92 940th 1085 13.4%
2013 14.10 1016th 1108 8.3%
2014 23.46 919th 1089 15.6%
2015 21.62 894th 1058 15.5%
2016 20.89 730th 865 15.6%
2017 13.04 935th 1032 9.4%
2018 28.43 786th 1045 24.8%
2019 28.71 809th 1052 23.1%
2021 14.79 769th 901 14.7%
2022 24.03 699th 908 23.0%
2023 28.80 674th 898 24.9%
2024 34.39 616th 906 32.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.56 14th 54 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.95 765th 887 13.8%
2019 20.98 811th 907 10.6%
2021 18.23 515th 574 10.3%
2022 32.27 381st 532 28.4%
2023 38.73 384th 611 37.2%
2024 45.70 331st 625 47.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Parkade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.47 75th 184 59.2%
2023 63.63 42nd 185 77.3%
2024 85.13 10th 191 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Parkade Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.98 518th 898 42.3%
2019 34.70 629th 917 31.4%
2021 13.01 631st 691 8.7%
2022 18.44 588th 675 12.9%
2023 25.05 537th 673 20.2%
2024 43.81 377th 668 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 29, 2015

Open Quote We have been very pleased with our experiences at Parkade during the past 3 years. Our oldest child attended a different school in Kindergarten and a school boundary change required us to transfer to Parkade. We were initially concerned due to negative reviews we had seen and heard, but we couldn't be happier. Parkade Elementary has a small-town feel despite the size of Columbia. Our children look forward to school every day and are receiving a good education. The PTA hosts a variety of fun family events throughout the school year, and all are well-attended. The staff is very dedicated and friendly and make us feel welcome each time we visit. I would definitely recommend Parkade to other parents without a hesitation. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Parkade Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 835 835
1992 458 223 10 4 3 n/a n/a 0 698
1993 429 181 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1994 412 188 9 2 3 n/a n/a 0 614
1995 319 184 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 319 184 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 361 223 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 597
1998 336 210 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 560
1999 288 186 3 45 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2000 261 1040 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1315
2001 229 246 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 246 196 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 246 196 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 213 187 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 211 182 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 222 204 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 239 198 13 18 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 242 187 19 22 3 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 310 193 22 24 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2010 257 210 24 35 8 n/a n/a 0 534
2011 219 164 16 31 8 4 15 0 457
2012 222 154 20 39 6 0 22 0 463
2013 276 154 21 33 6 0 37 0 527
2014 278 141 15 19 3 0 47 0 503
2015 256 110 10 29 2 3 56 0 466
2016 256 110 9 27 3 2 70 0 477
2017 238 93 9 26 2 1 51 0 420
2018 242 93 11 28 2 2 50 0 428
2019 247 102 17 30 2 4 60 0 462
2020 248 109 23 32 2 6 70 0 490
2021 230 130 22 32 5 6 63 0 488
2022 172 102 20 29 2 4 45 0 374
2023 159 105 18 28 3 5 46 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Parkade Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 835 47.9 17.4 n/a
1992 698 39.3 17.7 n/a
1993 625 37.2 16.8 45.8
1994 614 36.3 16.9 41.4
1995 510 35.7 14.3 48.4
1996 510 35.7 14.3 48.4
1997 597 35.1 17.0 41.2
1998 560 38.4 14.6 39.6
1999 523 39.3 13.3 55.6
2000 1315 41.6 31.6 21.9
2001 488 41.2 11.8 62.1
2002 459 37.5 12.2 51.4
2003 459 37.5 12.2 51.4
2004 422 33.7 12.5 53.3
2005 409 33.7 12.1 53.8
2006 449 33.9 13.2 53.7
2007 470 32.8 14.3 47.9
2008 473 35.4 13.4 49
2009 551 36.8 14.9 46.5
2010 534 36.4 14.6 49.6
2011 457 34.0 13.4 51.4
2012 463 34.0 13.5 51.6
2013 527 37.0 14.2 55.4
2014 503 36.2 13.8 59.6
2015 466 36.0 12.9 60.3
2016 477 35.0 13.6 60.8
2017 420 32.8 12.8 54.8
2018 428 34.0 12.5 57.7
2019 462 35.1 13.1 58.9
2020 490 36.4 13.4 57.6
2021 488 36.6 13.3 62.9
2022 374 30.6 12.2 50.5
2023 364 31.9 11.4 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Parkade Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 835 47.9 17.4 n/a
1992 698 39.3 17.7 n/a
1993 625 37.2 16.8 45.8
1994 614 36.3 16.9 41.4
1995 510 35.7 14.3 48.4
1996 510 35.7 14.3 48.4
1997 597 35.1 17.0 41.2
1998 560 38.4 14.6 39.6
1999 523 39.3 13.3 55.6
2000 1315 41.6 31.6 21.9
2001 488 41.2 11.8 62.1
2002 459 37.5 12.2 51.4
2003 459 37.5 12.2 51.4
2004 422 33.7 12.5 53.3
2005 409 33.7 12.1 53.8
2006 449 33.9 13.2 53.7
2007 470 32.8 14.3 47.9
2008 473 35.4 13.4 49
2009 551 36.8 14.9 46.5
2010 534 36.4 14.6 49.6
2011 457 34.0 13.4 51.4
2012 463 34.0 13.5 51.6
2013 527 37.0 14.2 55.4
2014 503 36.2 13.8 59.6
2015 466 36.0 12.9 60.3
2016 477 35.0 13.6 60.8
2017 420 32.8 12.8 54.8
2018 428 34.0 12.5 57.7
2019 462 35.1 13.1 58.9
2020 490 36.4 13.4 57.6
2021 488 36.6 13.3 62.9
2022 374 30.6 12.2 50.5
2023 364 31.9 11.4 54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Parkade Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $338 (3.1%) $10,491 (96.9%) $10,829
2020 $388 (3.6%) $10,350 (96.4%) $10,738
2021 $628 (5.3%) $11,281 (94.7%) $11,909
2022 $733 (5.3%) $13,131 (94.7%) $13,864

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parkade Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 809th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 674th of 898 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Parkade Elementary)22.735.7
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)39.432.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Parkade Elementary)23.143.7
 20.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)43.138.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parkade Elementary)50.823.7
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)4837.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Parkade Elementary)47.835.2
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)46.941.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parkade Elementary)32.416.1
 16.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)46.538.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Parkade Elementary)2716
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)42.439.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Parkade Elementary)33.826.8
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)4542.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462364
 21.2%
African American102105
 2.9%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1718
 5.9%
Hispanic3028
 6.7%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White247159
 35.6%
Two or More Races6046
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%54.9%
 3.9%


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Students at Parkade Elementary are 44% White, 29% African American, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Parkade Elementary.

Students who attend Parkade Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Middle School
High : David H. Hickman High

Parkade Elementary ranks 616th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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