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PARKWAY C-2

Missouri · Public School District
29
Schools
17,134
Students
$16,347
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
15.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
95.4%
Graduation Rate
+8.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PARKWAY C-2 is a public school district in Missouri serving 17,134 students across 29 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,347 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (29)
Elementary Schools19 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BARRETTS ELEM.KG–05353
BELLERIVE ELEM.KG–05407
CARMAN TRAILS ELEM.KG–05383
CLAYMONT ELEM.KG–05510
CRAIG ELEM.KG–05389
GREEN TRAILS ELEM.KG–05379
HANNA WOODS ELEM.KG–05391
HENRY ELEM.KG–05536
HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEM.KG–05363
MASON RIDGE ELEM.KG–05391
MCKELVEY INTERMEDIATE02–05425
MCKELVEY PRIMARYKG–01234
OAK BROOK ELEM.KG–05390
PIERREMONT ELEM.KG–05453
RIVER BEND ELEM.KG–05423
ROSS ELEM.KG–05385
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELEM.KG–05431
SORRENTO SPRINGS ELEM.KG–05290
WREN HOLLOW ELEM.KG–05445
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL MIDDLE06–08925
NORTHEAST MIDDLE06–08703
SOUTH MIDDLE06–08541
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE06–08688
WEST MIDDLE06–081,021
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH09–121,244
NORTH HIGH09–121,074
SOUTH HIGH09–121,598
WEST HIGH09–121,436
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK326
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,347+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
State
4.2%
Local (property tax)
89.1%
Federal
6.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (89%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
29
Schools
17,134
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.4%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.4% graduation rate — 8.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 29 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PARKWAY C-2?
PARKWAY C-2 has 29 public schools, serving a total of 17,134 students.
What is the graduation rate for PARKWAY C-2?
The graduation rate is 95.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PARKWAY C-2 spend per student?
PARKWAY C-2 spends $16,347 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PARKWAY C-2?
15% of students in PARKWAY C-2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PARKWAY C-2?
No, PARKWAY C-2 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PARKWAY C-2 serve?
PARKWAY C-2 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PARKWAY C-2?
The median opportunity score across schools in PARKWAY C-2 is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.