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Plato Elementary

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Plato Elementary ranks 435 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

435^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Plato Elementary is a public elementary school serving 255 students in grades PK-5 in Plato, Missouri, which is part of the Plato R-V School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across grades 3-5, with 48.1% of 3rd graders, 48.3% of 4th graders, and 48.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.4%, 43.8%, and 38.2%, respectively.

However, Plato Elementary faces some challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 13.9% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the school has been increasing, from 40.67% in 2021-2022 to 47.45% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Plato Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.0 over the past few years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, Licking Elementary and Laquey R-V Elementary, Plato Elementary generally outperforms them in terms of test scores and school rankings. However, the school's performance for White students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students is mixed, with the school ranking higher for low SES students in some years but lower for White students, indicating potential achievement gaps. In contrast, the Waynesville R-VI School District, which includes Partridge Elementary and Wood Elementary, consistently outperforms Plato Elementary in terms of test scores and school rankings, providing examples of high-performing schools in the region.

218

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,287

Per pupil spending ?

45%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552-0010

(417) 458-4700

District: Plato R-V

Students who attend Plato Elementary usually attend:

High:

Plato High

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

0.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Missouri median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 11 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Missouri avg42%

435^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

271^st of 367Plato R-V 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	52.1	435 of 900	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	448 of 906	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.6	347 of 898	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	327 of 908	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.5	351 of 901	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	462 of 1052	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.8	597 of 1045	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.7	486 of 1032	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.5	470 of 865	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.8	477 of 1058	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.1	633 of 1089	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.6	685 of 1108	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.7	545 of 1085	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.1	641 of 1088	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.7	608 of 1066	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.7	466 of 1053	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.7	391 of 1084	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.9	474 of 1080	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.9	431 of 1074	59.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	334 of 638	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.3	469 of 625	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	61.4	171 of 611	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	46.8	246 of 532	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.4	154 of 574	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	60.3	294 of 907	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.0	94 of 887	89.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	471 of 666	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.4	442 of 668	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.9	387 of 673	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.8	353 of 675	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.1	360 of 691	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.1	545 of 917	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.0	688 of 898	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics48%+7 vs state

English Language Arts36%-7 vs state

Science31%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Plato 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	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plato Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10645 Plato Dr	Plato	65552	Texas County	Plato R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 458-4700	218	20	11.1	45.0%	207 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	52.1	435^th of 900 public elementary schools	51.7%		50.5	448^th of 906 public elementary schools	50.6%	13	48.1	48.3	48.6			30.9	37.0		35.8		$12,287	$889	$11,398
Success Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10341 Hwy 17	Success	65570	Texas County	Success R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 967-2597	111	15	7.4	98.2%	110 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)					15.5						$11,717	$673	$11,044
Manes R-V School District	Public	PK, KG-8	8939 Highway 95	Mountain Grove	65711	Wright County	Manes R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 668-5313	41	10	4.2	73.2%	40 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)											$26,918	$1,543	$25,375
Gasconade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	32959 Hwy 32	Falcon	65470	Laclede County	Gasconade C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 532-4821	97	10	9.4	72.2%	89 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)			20.1								$12,488	$1,027	$11,461
Thayer Elementary	Public	K-5	4273 Thayer St	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2200	242	17	14.2	43.8%	135 (55.8%)	27 (11.2%)	49 (20.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	26 (10.7%)	91.4	58^th of 900 public elementary schools	93.6%		91.5	48^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.7%	10	62.5	62.8	71.0			68.3	71.7		70.9		$11,992	$126	$11,866
Laquey R-V Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	27600 Hwy Aa	Laquey	65534	Pulaski County	Laquey R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 765-3245	236	20	12.0	64.0%	198 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)	29	670^th of 900 public elementary schools	25.6%		17.2	756^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.6%	86	36.3	12.6					36.3	22.0			$9,213	$778	$8,435
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	206 W Spruce St	Houston	65483	Texas County	Houston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 967-3024	443	38	11.7	100.0%	413 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	33	640^th of 900 public elementary schools	28.9%		22.7	708^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.9%	68	9.0	48.4	41.6			28.7	18.0	34.2	33.3		$12,689	$1,481	$11,208
Wood Elementary	Public	K-5	4590 Buckeye Ave	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2625	295	18	16.3	53.6%	135 (45.8%)	40 (13.6%)	74 (25.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	35 (11.9%)	82.5	138^th of 900 public elementary schools	84.7%		43.1	527^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.8%	389	56.7	66.6	49.9				58.7				$13,793	$245	$13,548
Licking Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	135 College Ave	Licking	65542	Texas County	Licking R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 674-3211	416	31	13.3	100.0%	398 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	10.7	815^th of 900 public elementary schools	9.4%		22.1	712^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.4%	103	13.4	20.9	7.4	8.0			15.1	20.8		22.0	$10,257	$1,018	$9,240
Partridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7078 Young St	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2600	375	20	18.7	48.3%	200 (53.3%)	35 (9.3%)	85 (22.7%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	33 (8.8%)	76.5	192^nd of 900 public elementary schools	78.7%		74.4	201^st of 906 public elementary schools	77.8%	9	42.6	60.0	64.6			58.7	48.4		62.7		$9,178	$111	$9,067

Frequently Asked Questions about Plato Elementary

What district is Plato Elementary in?

Plato R-V

How many students attend Plato Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 218 students attended Plato Elementary.

Is Plato Elementary a good school?

Plato Elementary ranks 435^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Plato Elementary attend?

Students who attend Plato Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Plato High

What is the racial makeup of Plato Elementary?

Students at Plato Elementary are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

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