Elementary Schools in Platte County R-III


Summary:

The Platte County R-III school district in Missouri is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Donald D. Siegrist Elementary and Compass Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while Pathfinder Elementary lags behind in proficiency rates.

Donald D. Siegrist Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranked in the top 150-200 elementary schools in Missouri and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in both Math and English Language Arts proficiency, outperforming the Platte County R-III district and the state of Missouri. Additionally, it has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2% compared to the other schools in the district.

Compass Elementary also maintains a 4-star rating and has been ranked in the top 250 elementary schools in Missouri. The school stands out for its exceptional Math proficiency, with 3rd-grade students scoring 63% proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. While Pathfinder Elementary lags behind in academic performance, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2% is an area of concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.

District Detail

 998 Platte Falls Rd
Platte City, MO 64079-8386

 (816) 858-5420

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,374

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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