Carman Trails Elementary School in Manchester, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Carman Trails Elementary School is a suburban public school in Manchester, Missouri that is part of Parkway School District. It serves 356 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

356 Students

34 Teachers

555 S Weidman Rd

Manchester, MO 63021 View local requests

http://www.parkwayschools.net

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Carman Trails Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Manley

Mrs. Mayo

Ms. Moellering

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Carman Trails Elementary School Demographics

23%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Carman Trails Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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