Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carman Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carman Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Carman Trails Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carman Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carman Trails Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
11%
15%
White
58%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Parkway C-2 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carman Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Carman Trails Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Carman Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Carman Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barretts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Carman Trails Elementary School?
355 students attend Carman Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Carman Trails Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carman Trails Elementary School?
Carman Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carman Trails Elementary School offer ?
Carman Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carman Trails Elementary School part of?
Carman Trails Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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