- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Joseph, MO
Parkway Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Parkway Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292706001667
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkway Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkway Elem. has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elem. ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Parkway Elem. grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 292706001667 · St Joseph, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Parkway Elem. grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Parkway Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 438
Parkway Elem.
438 students
What this shows Parkway Elem. reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkway Elem. compares
Parkway Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 15.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Parkway Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkway Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkway Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkway Elem.
How many students attend Parkway Elem.?
Parkway Elem. has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkway Elem. is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkway Elem.?
99.2% of students at Parkway Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkway Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Parkway Elem. is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkway Elem.?
Parkway Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkway Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkway Elem. ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Parkway Elem., St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.