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La Plata Elementary

Public Grades K-6

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

La Plata Elementary is a public elementary school serving 146 students in grades K-6 in La Plata, Missouri. It is part of the La Plata R-II school district, which is ranked 10th out of 367 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

La Plata Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on MAP testing across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, 81.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 41.4%. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high state ranking, reaching as high as 39th out of 900 Missouri elementary schools in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.99% to 40% over the past few years, which is lower than many nearby schools.

While La Plata Elementary has seen a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 9.7% to 18.8% in recent years, its overall absenteeism rates are generally lower than the nearby Bevier Elementary and Kirksville Primary schools. Additionally, the school has a very favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 9.2 over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools.

145

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,839

Per pupil spending ?

38.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549-1115

(660) 332-7003

District: La Plata R-II

Students who attend La Plata Elementary usually attend:

High:

La Plata High

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Hispanic:

2.1%

African American:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2013 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (72% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Missouri avg43%

39^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 367La Plata R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	39 of 900	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	38.4	584 of 898	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.3	401 of 901	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.6	377 of 1052	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.6	291 of 1045	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	69.2	304 of 1032	70.5%	★★★★☆
2016	73.6	215 of 865	75.1%	★★★★☆
2015	65.2	344 of 1058	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.7	279 of 1089	74.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.3	218 of 1108	80.3%	★★★★☆
2012	75.2	206 of 1085	81.0%	★★★★☆
2011	71.6	250 of 1088	77.0%	★★★★☆
2010	61.7	382 of 1066	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.3	345 of 1053	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.7	518 of 1084	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.6	687 of 1080	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.4	616 of 1074	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	63.8	240 of 907	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	63.6	250 of 887	71.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	91.1	47 of 666	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	28.2	509 of 673	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.9	361 of 691	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.5	413 of 917	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.1	364 of 898	59.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)93rd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)74th percentile+9 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics73%+29 vs state

English Language Arts70%+29 vs state

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Schools Near La Plata Elementary

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
La Plata Elementary	Public	K-6	201 W Moore	La Plata	63549	Macon County	La Plata R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 332-7003	145	16	8.9	38.6%	140 (96.6%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93.4	39^th of 900 public elementary schools	95.7%					(n/a)	81.4	70.0		65.1			70.3			$12,839	$599	$12,240
Atlanta Elementary	Public	K-6	600 S Atterberry	Atlanta	63530	Macon County	Atlanta C-3	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 239-4211	112	11	10.0	40.2%	108 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)								(n/a)								89.4		$11,830	$1,309	$10,521
Adair County Elementary	Public	K-6	205 W Dewey	Brashear	63533	Adair County	Adair County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 323-5272	73	12	5.9	47.9%	71 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$18,880	$1,917	$16,963
Kirksville Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1815 E Hamilton	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 665-5691	539	64	8.4	55.1%	388 (72.0%)	83 (15.4%)	33 (6.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	28 (5.2%)								(n/a)										$16,847	$674	$16,173
Ray Miller Elementary	Public	3-5	2010 E Normal	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 665-2834	530	44	12.1	56.6%	415 (78.3%)	65 (12.3%)	18 (3.4%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.2%)	52.3	431^st of 900 public elementary schools	52.1%		53.8	409^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.9%	22	32.6	49.9	38.8			41.1	32.2	50.9	47.8	$11,489	$291	$11,198
Adair County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 Rombauer Ave	Novinger	63559	Adair County	Adair County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 234-9193	105	14	7.3	52.4%	105 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$14,304	$599	$13,705
Bevier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	400 Bloomington St	Bevier	63532	Macon County	Bevier C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 773-6611	159	15	10.7	62.9%	150 (94.3%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)								(n/a)					91.6			22.8		$10,092	$594	$9,497
Callao Elementary	Public	K-8	403 Pine Street	Callao	63534	Macon County	Callao C-8	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 402-0190	35	8	4.5	54.3%	28 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (14.3%)								(n/a)										$22,963	$686	$22,277
Macon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 385-2118	509	45	11.3	54.4%	447 (87.8%)	10 (2.0%)	18 (3.5%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.5%)	33.9	626^th of 900 public elementary schools	30.4%		48.4	469^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.2%	157	24.5	48.0	36.7			26.4	27.1	31.5	28.8	$13,216	$579	$12,637

Frequently Asked Questions about La Plata Elementary

What district is La Plata Elementary in?

La Plata R-II

What is the racial makeup of La Plata Elementary?

Students at La Plata Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is La Plata Elementary a good school?

Yes! La Plata Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 39^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend La Plata Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 145 students attended La Plata Elementary.

What schools do graduates of La Plata Elementary attend?

Students who attend La Plata Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : La Plata High

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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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