Parkway C-2

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Chesterfield, Missouri - 29 schools

An equity score of 42/100 ranks Parkway C-2 #274 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,102 per pupil, Parkway C-2 ranks #133 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

17,134
Total Enrollment
29
Schools
$14,102
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Parkway C-2 operates 29 public schools serving 17,134 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 19 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 1 combined schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in St. Louis County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,102 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 89.1% local, 4.2% state, and 6.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 42/100, ranked #274 of 432 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 29 schools offering Advanced Placement (99 AP courses district-wide), a 245.4:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.2% White, 14.7% African American, 13.3% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Mckelvey Primary, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.

Its largest campus is South High, enrolling 1,485 students (9% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Mckelvey Primary, at 201 students, a 7x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Parkway C-2 school enrollment varies 7.4× across entities

Parkway C-2 school enrollment ranges from 201 students (lowest) to 1,485 students (highest), a spread of 1,284 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Parkway C-2 student-counselor ratio is 245:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Parkway C-2 chronic absenteeism rate is 14.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
4.2%
State
89.1%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
274 / 432
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 29 schools in Parkway C-2.

White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 14.7%
Asian 13.3%
Multiracial 6.9%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 57.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Parkway C-2's schools, above the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Mckelvey Primary 75.3
  2. 2 Mckelvey Intermediate 75.1
  3. 3 Ross Elem. 74.2
  4. 4 Northeast Middle 71.8
  5. 5 North High 70.9

Programs & Resources

4 / 29
Schools with AP
99 AP courses total
245.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Parkway C-2

School Enrollment
South High
1,485
West High
1,417
Central High
1,281
North High
990
Central Middle
881
West Middle
814
Northeast Middle
812
Southwest Middle
803
South Middle
542
Henry Elem.
512
Pierremont Elem.
474
Claymont Elem.
460
Mckelvey Intermediate
432
Craig Elem.
423
Ross Elem.
413
Wren Hollow Elem.
409
Mason Ridge Elem.
405
Oak Brook Elem.
401
Bellerive Elem.
400
Shenandoah Valley Elem.
387
River Bend Elem.
380
Barretts Elem.
378
Highcroft Ridge Elem.
369
Hanna Woods Elem.
360
Carman Trails Elem.
355
Green Trails Elem.
345
Early Childhood
342
Sorrento Springs Elem.
288
Mckelvey Primary
201

How Parkway C-2 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Francis Howell R-Iii Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Ft. Zumwalt R-Ii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lee's Summit R-Vii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Wentzville R-Iv Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Hazelwood Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Parkway C-2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Parkway C-2?

Parkway C-2 has 29 schools, including 4 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 17,134 students.

How much does Parkway C-2 spend per student?

Parkway C-2 spends $14,102 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #274 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Parkway C-2?

Parkway C-2 students are 58.2% White, 14.7% African American, 13.3% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 29 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Parkway C-2?

Parkway C-2 has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #274 out of 432 districts in Missouri.