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PLATTE CO. R-III

Missouri · Public School District
7
Schools
4,283
Students
$25,114
Per-Pupil Spend
+75% nat'l
24.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PLATTE CO. R-III is a public school district in Missouri serving 4,283 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,114 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COMPASS ELEMENTARYPK–05553
DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM.PK–05661
PATHFINDER ELEM.PK–04602
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BARRY SCH.05–08451
PLATTE CITY MIDDLE06–08686
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTHLAND CAREER CTR.09–120
PLATTE COUNTY HIGH09–121,330
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,114+75% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
67%
State
27.4%
Local (property tax)
66.7%
Federal
5.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,283
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,114 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PLATTE CO. R-III?
PLATTE CO. R-III has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,283 students.
What is the graduation rate for PLATTE CO. R-III?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PLATTE CO. R-III spend per student?
PLATTE CO. R-III spends $25,114 per pupil — 75% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PLATTE CO. R-III?
24% of students in PLATTE CO. R-III qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PLATTE CO. R-III?
No, PLATTE CO. R-III does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PLATTE CO. R-III serve?
PLATTE CO. R-III serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PLATTE CO. R-III?
The median opportunity score across schools in PLATTE CO. R-III is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.