Graden Elementary School

8804 Hwy 45 Nw
Kansas City, MO 64152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Graden Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Graden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Graden Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Graden Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graden Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#137 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
63%
40%
62%
43%
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
5%
15%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Park Hill School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graden Elementary School's ranking?
Graden Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Graden Elementary School often compared to?
Graden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like English Landing Elementary School, Union Chapel Elementary School, Hawthorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Graden Elementary School?
415 students attend Graden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Graden Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graden Elementary School?
Graden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Graden Elementary School offer ?
Graden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graden Elementary School part of?
Graden Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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