Overview
CARDEN PARK ELEM is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in St. Joseph, Missouri. The school enrolls 604 students. It is part of the ST. JOSEPH district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictST. JOSEPH
County29021
CitySt. Joseph
ZIP64501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292706003250
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment604
White60.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.3%
Black / African American9.2%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
Two or More Races13.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)