Elementary Schools in West Platte County R-II

Summary:

The West Platte County R-II school district in Missouri is home to a single exemplary elementary school, Central Elementary. This school serves students in grades PK-5 and has established itself as a standout institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Central Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with 60-70% of students demonstrating proficiency or better on state assessments in math, science, and English language arts across grades 3-5. This is significantly higher than the state averages, indicating the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning. Additionally, the school boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.5%, suggesting strong student engagement and attendance.

Further contributing to Central Elementary's success are its well-resourced environment and small class sizes. The school spends $15,049 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5. These factors likely enable the school to offer more individualized attention and support for its students. Overall, Central Elementary stands out as a shining example of excellence within the West Platte County R-II district and the state of Missouri.

District Detail

1103 Washington
Weston, MO 64098-1048

(816) 640-2236

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 745

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 Washington St	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 640-2811	354	31	11.4	18.1%	314 (88.7%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	93	44^th of 900 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.1	24^th of 906 public elementary schools	97.4%	20	72.4	66.6	60.6	73.7	67.1	$14,766	$176	$14,590

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Platte County R-III	8.11 mi	8	49^th
North Platte County R-I	8.32 mi	5	111^th
Buchanan County R-IV	11.6 mi	2	316^th
Mid-Buchanan County R-V	15.44 mi	2	45^th
Park Hill	15.81 mi	20	84^th

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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.

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