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Carden Park Elementary

1510 DUNCAN, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64501

About Carden Park Elementary

Carden Park Elementary School is a public school in St. Joseph, Missouri, that teaches kids from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade. There are about 600 students at the school, and the student–teacher ratio is about 13 to 1, which is a little higher than the state average. Carden Park focusses on inclusive education, with programs for English-Learner students and culturally responsive instruction to help students from all backgrounds. About 43% of the students are from minority groups, mostly Hispanic and multiracial, while the rest are mostly White. According to academic performance data, only about 38% of students are good at math and 40% are good at English Language Arts. These numbers are lower than the state averages for Missouri. It costs about $10,900 per student to support core academics and enrichment services. The school is in a safe part of St. Joseph that is known for having families that are involved and amenities that are easy to get to. In short, Carden Park has a diverse student body and dedicated instructional programs, but there are also clear ways to improve student achievement and academic outcomes.

Carden Park Elementary Contact Information

Address

1510 DUNCAN, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64501

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Phone

(816) 671-4160

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 40% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
604
Total Students
$52786
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 96 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Carden Park Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 60%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 15.3%
Black 9.2%
Two+ Races 13.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
60%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
9.2%
Two+ Races
13.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 604
48.7%
294 Female
51.3%
310 Male

Student Population

604 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

302 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The latest news of Carden Park Elementary school , the whole school came together to help a fifth-grade teacher who had a rare type of cancer. Students, staff, and businesses in the area raised more than $5,300 to help with her care. This shows how much cooperative work has done. The teacher thanked everyone deeply during a surprise ceremony, saying that the support to help . The project shows how close-knit Carden Park is and how generous and community-minded the students and their families are. According to school leaders, the event is not only helps one person, but it also helps teaches people about kindness, hard work, and the strength of community support. It is great work done by school.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of extracurricular activities does Carden Park have?

Students can join after-school clubs, sports, art, and music.

Q2: Does the school help students who have special needs?

Ans. Yes, Carden Park gives students who need extra help personalised support and resources.

Q3. Do students have access to programs after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school programs that include help with homework, fun activities, and supervised care.

Q4. What can parents do to help at Carden Park?

Ans. Parents can help out, go to school events, or join the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).

Q5. What kinds of technology do students have access to in class?

Ans. To help students learn, classrooms have computers, tablets, and smart boards that can be used in many ways.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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