GRADEN ELEM.

www.parkhill.k12.mo.us

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Graden Elementary School is a prominent institution located in Parkville, Missouri, and operates as part of the well-regarded Park Hill School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Parkville, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment. It emphasizes academic achievement, personal development, and the cultivation of strong character, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Park Hill educational network, which is known for its focus on innovation and student-centered instruction. By leveraging the resources of the district, Graden Elementary provides its students with access to modern educational tools, extracurricular opportunities, and a collaborative staff committed to meeting individual student needs. For more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us](http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us).

475

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRADEN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	52
Black	19
Asian	7
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
363 (76.4 %)
Hispanic
52 (10.9 %)
Two or More
32 (6.7 %)
Black
19 (4.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PARK HILL
Phone:	(816)359-4340
Website:	http://www.parkhill.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 93