Very Good
#702 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
Carden Park Elem
Elementary School · St. Joseph · St. Joseph, MO
A St. Joseph elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1510 Duncan, St. Joseph, MO 64501
- Math 33% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carden Park Elem score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carden Park Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,597/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Joseph), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,615
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Helen M Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Parkway Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Of St. JosephPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 139 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Joseph
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #7 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,067NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carden Park Elem is listed in ST. JOSEPH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carden Park Elem
Carden Park Elem is a public elementary school in St. Joseph, MO, part of St. Joseph, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carden Park Elem
What grades does Carden Park Elem serve?
Carden Park Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Carden Park Elem?
Carden Park Elem has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carden Park Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Carden Park Elem is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carden Park Elem rank in MO?
Carden Park Elem ranks #702 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Carden Park Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Carden Park Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carden Park Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carden Park Elem has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Carden Park Elem a charter school?
No, Carden Park Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carden Park Elem a Title I school?
No, Carden Park Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carden Park Elem?
100.0% of students at Carden Park Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (816) 671-4160
- Area population (ZIP 64501)
- 10,354
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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