Mckelvey Primary serves 219 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckelvey Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mckelvey Primary's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckelvey Primary is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
38%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
16%
15%
White
31%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mckelvey Primary?
219 students attend Mckelvey Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mckelvey Primary students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckelvey Primary?
Mckelvey Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckelvey Primary offer ?
Mckelvey Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Mckelvey Primary part of?
Mckelvey Primary is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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