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COMPASS ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades -1–5
Platte City, Missouri · PLATTE CO. R-III
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students527
Student:Teacher13.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
527
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
22%-32.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

COMPASS ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Platte City, Missouri. The school enrolls 527 students. It is part of the PLATTE CO. R-III district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 55% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPLATTE CO. R-III
County29165
CityPlatte City
ZIP64079
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID292523003288

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment527
White77.6%
Hispanic / Latino10.1%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
77.6%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
4.2%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
4.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)