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#1173 of 2,221 schools in MO
Parkway Elem.
Elementary School · ST. JOSEPH
2900 DUNCAN, St. Joseph, MO 64507
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,173 of 2,221
In St. Joseph
#13 of 22
public schools
In district
#12 of 20
ST. JOSEPH
Equity
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Parkway Elem.
Elementary School in St. Joseph · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Parkway Elem.
Parkway Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Joseph, MO, part of ST. JOSEPH.
Parkway Elem. serves approximately 429 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Parkway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,173 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Parkway Elem. show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 7.0
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Parkway Elem. — Students at Parkway Elem. score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Parkway Elem. Compares
See how Parkway Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2900 DUNCAN, St. Joseph, MO 64507
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Parkway Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EDISON ELEM. (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FIELD ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CARDEN PARK ELEM (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Joseph, see our St. Joseph schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOL St. Joseph | 0.1 mi | 3.5 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL St. Joseph | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| TRUMAN MIDDLE St. Joseph | 0.7 mi | 3.1 |
| CENTRAL HIGH St. Joseph | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| CARDEN PARK ELEM St. Joseph | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| BODE MIDDLE St. Joseph | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| EDISON ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| PICKETT ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| SOUTH PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Joseph | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| BISHOP LEBLOND St. Joseph | 2.0 mi | 9.1 |
| BISHOP LEBLOND HIGH SCHOOL St. Joseph | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| OF ST. JOSEPH St. Joseph | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| COLEMAN ELEM. St. Joseph | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| SKAITH ELEM. St. Joseph | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE St. Joseph | 2.6 mi | 6.4 |
| FIELD ELEM. St. Joseph | 2.8 mi | 8.5 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Joseph | 2.8 mi | 4.8 |
| LAFAYETTE HIGH St. Joseph | 2.9 mi | 5.1 |
| LINDBERGH ELEM. St. Joseph | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| BENTON HIGH St. Joseph | 3.1 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64507 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,014
Median Home Value
$134,000
Median Rent
$890/mo
Population
14,159
College Educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Median Age
34.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BOLIVAR PRIMARY Bolivar, MO | 6.3 |
| CHILLICOTHE ELEM Chillicothe, MO | 6.3 |
| CROSSROADS - CENTRAL STREET Kansas City, MO | 6.3 |
| DANIEL WEBSTER ELEM. Marshfield, MO | 6.3 |
| DELAWARE ELEM. Springfield, MO | 6.3 |
| GARFIELD ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Parkway Elem.
What grades does Parkway Elem. serve?
Parkway Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Parkway Elem.?
Parkway Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elem. is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkway Elem. rank in MO?
Parkway Elem. ranks #1,173 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Parkway Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Parkway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Parkway Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkway Elem. has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parkway Elem. a charter school?
No, Parkway Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkway Elem. a Title I school?
No, Parkway Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkway Elem.?
100.0% of students at Parkway 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Buchanan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (816) 671-4310
Resources & Links
District
ST. JOSEPH- District Enrollment
- 10,477
- Schools in District
- 25
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,067
- District Rank
- #12 of 20
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