Mckelvey Primary serves 201 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- 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 201 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckelvey Primary is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
36%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
21%
15%
White
25%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mckelvey Primary?
201 students attend Mckelvey Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Mckelvey Primary students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckelvey Primary?
Mckelvey Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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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