Graden Elem.

Graden Elementary serves 432 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Parkville, Missouri, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1 supported by 29 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #334 out of 2,234 Missouri schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide. Students at Graden Elementary show solid academic achievement, with 62% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 61% reaching proficiency in Math across all grade levels.

This performance reflects the school's academic score of 9.2 out of 10, indicating a commitment to educational excellence. The school benefits from its location in an affluent suburban community where families value education. The surrounding 64152 ZIP code area has a median household income of $109,503 and a median home value of $300,300, with half of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of 5.7% among the area's 31,458 residents creates a supportive environment for learning. Graden Elementary sits along Highway 45 Northwest in Parkville's large suburban setting, serving families in this prosperous Platte County community that prioritizes educational achievement and community engagement.