Graden Elementary

Summary:

Graden Elementary is a public elementary school located in Parkville, Missouri, serving 475 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Park Hill School District, which is ranked 51 out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Graden Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and students who outperform state and district averages on standardized tests. For example, in 2022-2023, Graden's 5th-grade students scored 65.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 50.5% for the Park Hill district and 39.1% for the state of Missouri. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 76.42% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding Tiffany Ridge Elementary, Line Creek Elementary, and other schools in the district. Additionally, Graden Elementary has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to the surrounding schools.

Despite these differences, Graden Elementary's strong academic performance and consistent ranking among the top schools in Missouri indicate that the school is providing a high-quality education that effectively prepares its students for success. As the school continues to excel, it may want to consider ways to promote greater diversity and inclusion within its student body to better reflect the broader community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8804 Hwy 45 NW
       Parkville, MO  64152-3523


(816) 359-4340

District: Park Hill

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,522 Help


Students who attend Graden Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeview Middle
High:    Park Hill South High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.5% Help


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Compare Details Graden Elementary ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Park Hill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graden Elementary is 15.9. 9 elementary schools in the Park Hill School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graden Elementary is $12,522. 8 elementary schools in the Park Hill School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Graden Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Graden Elementary 88th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Graden Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Park Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill 51st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Graden Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Graden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.91 91st 1074 91.5%
2007 80.36 118th 1080 89.1%
2008 80.89 126th 1084 88.4%
2009 85.27 92nd 1053 91.3%
2010 89.15 49th 1066 95.4%
2011 88.45 55th 1088 94.9%
2012 91.62 28th 1085 97.4%
2013 91.87 30th 1108 97.3%
2014 86.22 93rd 1089 91.5%
2015 84.21 129th 1058 87.8%
2016 75.34 199th 865 77.0%
2017 75.56 217th 1032 79.0%
2018 70.37 280th 1045 73.2%
2019 82.30 133rd 1052 87.4%
2021 87.30 88th 901 90.2%
2022 87.88 84th 908 90.7%
2023 86.81 88th 898 90.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Graden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.47 533rd 887 39.9%
2019 71.46 152nd 907 83.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Graden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.31 166th 251 33.9%
2019 16.17 257th 302 14.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Graden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.54 17th 120 85.8%
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Rank History for White students at Graden Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.55 298th 898 66.8%
2019 74.68 181st 917 80.3%
2021 83.58 91st 691 86.8%
2022 85.61 77th 675 88.6%
2023 83.45 89th 673 86.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Graden 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 477 477
1992 437 20 5 7 3 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 486 23 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 466 16 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1995 427 17 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 427 17 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 392 19 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 456 22 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 490
1999 466 19 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2000 514 23 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 510 10 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 395 18 10 15 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 395 18 10 15 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 399 20 10 16 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 401 21 14 16 3 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 404 19 11 15 5 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 399 17 10 21 4 n/a n/a 0 451
2008 380 21 12 25 5 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 390 20 10 18 6 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 368 27 10 24 4 n/a n/a 0 433
2011 335 18 4 44 2 3 18 0 424
2012 352 20 4 33 1 4 24 0 438
2013 398 15 6 40 1 2 24 0 486
2014 414 13 6 43 2 2 25 0 505
2015 420 19 9 42 2 0 26 0 518
2016 464 20 6 47 2 0 25 0 564
2017 455 18 8 44 3 5 29 0 562
2018 448 19 11 45 4 3 31 0 561
2019 435 21 9 51 4 3 32 0 555
2020 396 22 4 40 4 0 42 0 508
2021 388 24 3 40 5 1 34 0 495
2022 360 16 4 45 2 1 34 0 462
2023 363 19 7 52 1 1 32 0 475

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 Graden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 477 28.8 16.5 n/a
1992 472 30.9 15.2 14.6
1993 521 31.5 16.5 14.4
1994 495 30.6 16.2 14.3
1995 459 29.0 15.8 15.5
1996 459 29.0 15.8 15.5
1997 426 25.5 16.7 7.7
1998 490 28.5 17.2 7.1
1999 503 32.0 15.7 9.9
2000 553 28.5 19.4 11
2001 531 30.4 17.5 7.3
2002 443 28.4 15.6 15.8
2003 443 28.4 15.6 15.8
2004 448 30.7 14.6 19.4
2005 455 28.9 15.7 16.5
2006 454 31.3 14.5 18.9
2007 451 30.2 14.9 15.3
2008 443 31.3 14.2 20.3
2009 444 32.3 13.7 21.8
2010 433 33.5 12.9 20.8
2011 424 33.2 12.7 22.9
2012 438 30.0 14.6 21.9
2013 486 30.9 15.7 22.4
2014 505 31.1 16.2 23.2
2015 518 30.0 17.2 21
2016 564 33.0 17.0 22.5
2017 562 31.3 17.9 20.5
2018 561 32.2 17.4 21.2
2019 555 32.5 17.0 24.9
2020 508 29.5 17.2 22.4
2021 495 29.6 16.7 19.2
2022 462 29.3 15.7 15.6
2023 475 29.8 15.9 22.5

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 Graden Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 477 28.8 16.5 n/a
1992 472 30.9 15.2 14.6
1993 521 31.5 16.5 14.4
1994 495 30.6 16.2 14.3
1995 459 29.0 15.8 15.5
1996 459 29.0 15.8 15.5
1997 426 25.5 16.7 7.7
1998 490 28.5 17.2 7.1
1999 503 32.0 15.7 9.9
2000 553 28.5 19.4 11
2001 531 30.4 17.5 7.3
2002 443 28.4 15.6 15.8
2003 443 28.4 15.6 15.8
2004 448 30.7 14.6 19.4
2005 455 28.9 15.7 16.5
2006 454 31.3 14.5 18.9
2007 451 30.2 14.9 15.3
2008 443 31.3 14.2 20.3
2009 444 32.3 13.7 21.8
2010 433 33.5 12.9 20.8
2011 424 33.2 12.7 22.9
2012 438 30.0 14.6 21.9
2013 486 30.9 15.7 22.4
2014 505 31.1 16.2 23.2
2015 518 30.0 17.2 21
2016 564 33.0 17.0 22.5
2017 562 31.3 17.9 20.5
2018 561 32.2 17.4 21.2
2019 555 32.5 17.0 24.9
2020 508 29.5 17.2 22.4
2021 495 29.6 16.7 19.2
2022 462 29.3 15.7 15.6
2023 475 29.8 15.9 22.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Graden Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $218 (2.1%) $10,324 (97.9%) $10,542
2020 $316 (2.9%) $10,582 (97.1%) $10,898
2021 $1,327 (11.4%) $10,352 (88.6%) $11,680
2022 $359 (2.9%) $12,163 (97.1%) $12,522

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Graden Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 898 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Graden Elementary)68.756.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Hill)51.545.9
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Graden Elementary)6050.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill)5546.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Graden Elementary)53.365.6
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Park Hill)52.650.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Graden Elementary)6065.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill)56.753.4
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Graden Elementary)58.265.3
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Park Hill)50.450.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Graden Elementary)70.464.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Park Hill)55.852.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Graden Elementary)69.468.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill)55.155.9
 0.8%
   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 Students555475
 14.4%
African American2119
 9.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic5152
 2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White435363
 16.6%
Two or More Races3232
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%22.5%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Graden Elementary

Students at Graden Elementary are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Graden Elementary.

Yes. Graden Elementary ranks in the top 9.8% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Graden Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeview Middle
High : Park Hill South High


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