Carden Park Elementary

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Carden Park Elementary ranks 504 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carden Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Joseph, Missouri, serving 577 students in grades K-6. As part of the St. Joseph School District, which is ranked 254 out of 376 districts in Missouri, Carden Park stands out for its diverse student population, academic performance, and socioeconomic challenges.

Carden Park Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a makeup of 59.97% White, 9.19% African American, 15.25% Hispanic, and 13.86% two or more races. While the school's student performance on state assessments is generally on par or slightly above the district average, it remains below the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency was 39.3%, compared to the district's 30.6% and the state's 41.1%. However, the school's 4th-grade math proficiency of 47.3% was higher than the district's 37.9%. Notably, Carden Park has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population.

Despite these challenges, Carden Park Elementary has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,433 in 2018-2019 to $10,887 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. This suggests the school and district are investing more resources to support student learning. Additionally, the school's strong performance with its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 75th out of 611 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023, indicates the school is effectively supporting this vulnerable population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Field Elementary, which is ranked 185th out of 898 Missouri elementary schools, Carden Park generally performs on par or slightly better, but still has room for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1510 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64501-2555

(816) 671-4160

District: St. Joseph

SchoolDigger Rank:
504^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,887

Students who attend Carden Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Truman Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 577

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Two or more races:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carden Park Elementary ranks worse than 56.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.29. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Carden Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Joseph School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carden Park Elementary is 14.7. 7 elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carden Park Elementary employs 39.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carden Park Elementary is $10,887. 7 elementary schools in the St. Joseph School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Carden Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carden Park Elementary 504^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Carden Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

St. Joseph:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Joseph 254^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carden Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carden Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2017	56.44	452^nd	1032	56.2%
2018	40.74	642^nd	1045	38.6%
2019	39.97	657^th	1052	37.5%
2021	40.08	562^nd	901	37.6%
2022	44.97	506^th	908	44.3%
2023	45.29	504^th	898	43.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carden Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.22	26^th	32	18.8%
2019	35.08	29^th	41	29.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carden Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.87	258^th	887	70.9%
2019	60.53	290^th	907	68.0%
2021	74.49	80^th	574	86.1%
2022	78.45	60^th	532	88.7%
2023	77.07	75^th	611	87.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carden Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	43.66	154^th	251	38.6%
2019	23.01	233^rd	302	22.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carden Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.45	9^th	45	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Carden Park Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.09	624^th	898	30.5%
2019	34.81	626^th	917	31.7%
2021	28.76	517^th	691	25.2%
2022	36.43	456^th	675	32.4%
2023	33.32	464^th	673	31.1%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Carden Park Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	481	71	0	49	3	6	50	660
2016	468	63	3	44	2	10	61	651
2017	448	80	4	57	1	5	68	663
2018	474	82	0	63	2	8	71	700
2019	467	54	3	82	1	11	69	687
2020	427	45	1	64	0	10	55	602
2021	401	50	1	85	0	3	64	604
2022	345	57	0	89	3	8	66	568
2023	346	53	1	88	2	7	80	577

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 Carden Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	660	54.0	12.2	79.1
2016	651	53.0	12.2	78.6
2017	663	57.0	11.6	80.1
2018	700	51.2	13.6	68.9
2019	687	49.2	13.9	99.6
2020	602	44.7	13.4	99.5
2021	604	43.7	13.8	99.5
2022	568	58.1	9.7	99.5
2023	577	39.2	14.7	99.5

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 Carden Park Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	660	54.0	12.2	79.1
2016	651	53.0	12.2	78.6
2017	663	57.0	11.6	80.1
2018	700	51.2	13.6	68.9
2019	687	49.2	13.9	99.6
2020	602	44.7	13.4	99.5
2021	604	43.7	13.8	99.5
2022	568	58.1	9.7	99.5
2023	577	39.2	14.7	99.5

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 Carden Park Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$318 (3.8%)	$8,115 (96.2%)	$8,433
2020	$383 (3.8%)	$9,659 (96.2%)	$10,042
2021	$768 (7.9%)	$9,013 (92.1%)	$9,781
2022	$398 (3.7%)	$10,489 (96.3%)	$10,887

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carden Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 657^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 504^th of 898 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carden Park Elementary)	42.5	39.3	3.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.2	30.6	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carden Park Elementary)	47.5	45.6	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	42	33.6	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carden Park Elementary)	58.8	47.3	11.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.3	37.9	0.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carden Park Elementary)	40.1	44.5	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	38.2	39.7	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carden Park Elementary)	46.3	31.1	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	33.3	28.1	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Carden Park Elementary)	30.4	25.7	4.7%
5th Grade Science (St. Joseph)	27.5	29.3	1.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carden Park Elementary)	37.5	32.9	4.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	37.2	37	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carden Park Elementary)	32.9	32.9
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Joseph)	38.2	34.5	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carden Park Elementary)	25.4	35.8	10.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Joseph)	38.5	35.2	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	687	577	16%
African American	54	53	1.9%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	82	88	7.3%
Pacific Islander	11	7	36.4%
White	467	346	25.9%
Two or More Races	69	80	15.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	99.5%	0.1%

Schools Near Carden Park Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carden Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1510 Duncan	Saint Joseph	64501	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4160	577	39	14.7	99.5%	346 (60.0%)	53 (9.2%)	88 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	80 (13.9%)	45.3	504^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.9%		45	506^th of 908 public elementary schools	44.3%	2	39.3	47.3	31.1	32.9	25.7	45.6	44.5	32.9		$10,887	$398	$10,489
Parkway Elementary	Public	K-6	2900 Duncan	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4310	379	29	13.2	99.2%	256 (67.5%)	9 (2.4%)	49 (12.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	49 (12.9%)	35.9	601^st of 898 public elementary schools	33.1%		35.8	591^st of 908 public elementary schools	34.9%	10	39.4	40.7	8.7	43.2	13.1	33.4		17.4	37.3	$10,424	$455	$9,969
Edison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	515 N 22nd	Saint Joseph	64501	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4110	288	23	12.5	99.0%	126 (43.8%)	40 (13.9%)	59 (20.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	49 (17.0%)	31.1	650^th of 898 public elementary schools	27.6%		28	667^th of 908 public elementary schools	26.5%	17	26.9	39.5	23.8	24.4	21.4	28.0	47.4	28.6	29.5	$11,814	$1,118	$10,696
Pickett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3923 Pickett Rd	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4330	290	20	14.2	99.0%	215 (74.1%)	13 (4.5%)	23 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	35 (12.1%)	28.4	678^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.5%		38.1	567^th of 908 public elementary schools	37.6%	111	34.8	35.9	13.9	25.0	23.2	32.6		31.0	25.0	$11,114	$745	$10,369
Hyde Elementary	Public	K-5	509 Thompson	Saint Joseph	64504	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4210	377	22	17.1	99.2%	275 (72.9%)	19 (5.0%)	35 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.7%)	29.4	664^th of 898 public elementary schools	26.1%		49.1	466^th of 908 public elementary schools	48.7%	198	15.0	39.1	29.2		24.6	26.6	39.1	29.3		$10,876	$419	$10,457
Lindbergh Elementary	Public	K-5	2812 St Joseph Ave	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4250	484	32	15.0	99.4%	309 (63.8%)	24 (5.0%)	46 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	88 (18.2%)	12.6	801^st of 898 public elementary schools	10.8%		12.2	808^th of 908 public elementary schools	11.0%	7	12.4	13.1	8.6		17.0	16.2	13.2	32.6		$10,611	$352	$10,259
Coleman Elementary	Public	K-6	3312 Beck Rd	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4100	349	28	12.5	99.1%	175 (50.1%)	38 (10.9%)	23 (6.6%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	57 (16.3%)	46 (13.2%)	18	748^th of 898 public elementary schools	16.7%		35	605^th of 908 public elementary schools	33.4%	143	14.0	25.5	13.6	16.3	11.3	30.0	35.2	25.0	17.0	$11,183	$404	$10,778
Field Elementary	Public	K-6	2602 Gene Field	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4130	265	19	13.7	50.2%	168 (63.4%)	5 (1.9%)	24 (9.1%)	29 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	36 (13.6%)	75	185^th of 898 public elementary schools	79.4%		79.9	157^th of 908 public elementary schools	82.7%	28	51.2		54.9	75.0	52.0	48.9	41.6			$11,306	$797	$10,509
Skaith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4701 Schoolside Ln	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4370	367	22	16.4	56.1%	247 (67.3%)	20 (5.4%)	38 (10.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (16.3%)	41.7	546^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.2%		56.2	397^th of 908 public elementary schools	56.3%	149	29.8	16.6	34.6	33.3	46.2	30.5		48.1		$10,612	$544	$10,068
Hosea Elementary	Public	K-5	6401 Gordon St	Saint Joseph	64504	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4180	438	32	13.8	99.3%	293 (66.9%)	2 (0.5%)	80 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.1%)	43 (9.8%)	18.5	745^th of 898 public elementary schools	17.0%		14.9	789^th of 908 public elementary schools	13.1%	44	15.3	22.9	19.5		23.6		18.4	30.3		$10,968	$541	$10,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Carden Park Elementary

Is Carden Park Elementary a good school?

Carden Park Elementary ranks 504^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Carden Park Elementary?

Students at Carden Park Elementary are 60% White, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 9% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Carden Park Elementary attend?

Students who attend Carden Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Truman Middle

What district is Carden Park Elementary in?

St. Joseph

How many students attend Carden Park Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Carden Park Elementary.

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