La Plata Elementary

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La Plata Elementary ranks 584 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

La Plata Elementary is a public elementary school in La Plata, Missouri, serving 165 students in grades K-6 and part of the La Plata R-II school district, which is ranked 250 out of 376 districts in the state.

La Plata Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.58%) compared to the state average, with very low representation of minority students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects performing well, such as 4th grade mathematics (64.2% proficient) and 6th grade mathematics (60% proficient), but struggling in others, like 3rd grade mathematics (23.8% proficient) and 5th grade science (9.5% proficient). The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.39% to 45.51% over the past three years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, La Plata Elementary has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 9.8, which may contribute to more personalized attention for students.

Compared to nearby schools like Bevier Elementary, Callao Elementary, and Macon Elementary, La Plata Elementary has a more homogeneous student population and mixed academic performance. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 215 out of 865 Missouri elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 584 out of 898 in 2022-2023, suggests that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state, particularly for specific subgroups like white students and low-socioeconomic status students.

Detail:

Public K-6

201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549-1115

(660) 332-7003

District: La Plata R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
584^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,677

Students who attend La Plata Elementary usually attend:

High:

La Plata High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 165

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Plata Elementary ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Plata Elementary is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare La Plata Elementary employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Plata Elementary is $10,677.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

La Plata Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks La Plata Elementary 584^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See La Plata Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

La Plata R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks La Plata R-II 250^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for La Plata Elementary

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Rank History for all students at La Plata Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	46.43	616^th	1074	42.6%
2007	42.56	687^th	1080	36.4%
2008	52.69	518^th	1084	52.2%
2009	63.25	345^th	1053	67.2%
2010	61.67	382^nd	1066	64.2%
2011	71.55	250^th	1088	77.0%
2012	75.16	206^th	1085	81.0%
2013	74.27	218^th	1108	80.3%
2014	69.71	279^th	1089	74.4%
2015	65.23	344^th	1058	67.5%
2016	73.58	215^th	865	75.1%
2017	69.20	304^th	1032	70.5%
2018	69.57	291^st	1045	72.2%
2019	61.60	377^th	1052	64.2%
2021	55.29	401^st	901	55.5%
2023	38.39	584^th	898	35.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at La Plata Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.55	250^th	887	71.8%
2019	63.76	240^th	907	73.5%

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Rank History for White students at La Plata Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	57.08	364^th	898	59.5%
2019	51.54	413^th	917	55.0%
2021	45.86	361^st	691	47.8%
2023	28.22	509^th	673	24.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for La Plata Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	205	205
1992	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1993	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1994	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1995	215	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1996	215	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1997	211	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
1998	222	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1999	220	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2000	240	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2001	222	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2002	234	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2003	234	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2004	191	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2005	173	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2006	165	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2007	165	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2008	163	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	169
2009	176	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	180
2010	190	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2011	182	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	186
2012	187	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	192
2013	168	4	1	0	0	0	3	0	176
2014	184	2	1	2	0	0	3	0	192
2015	193	2	1	1	0	0	3	0	200
2016	190	2	1	0	0	0	3	0	196
2017	168	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	169
2018	175	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	176
2019	167	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	171
2020	163	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	167
2021	152	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	156
2022	151	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	155
2023	161	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	165

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Plata Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	205	18.0	11.3	n/a
1992	214	17.8	12.0	66.8
1993	214	18.5	11.6	43
1994	205	18.7	11.0	45.9
1995	217	16.8	12.9	61.3
1996	217	16.8	12.9	61.3
1997	218	17.8	12.2	33.5
1998	223	16.3	13.7	29.1
1999	223	17.3	12.9	38.1
2000	247	18.5	13.4	39.7
2001	224	19.7	11.4	50.4
2002	238	22.5	10.6	58
2003	238	22.5	10.6	58
2004	197	19.5	10.1	56.3
2005	178	17.5	10.2	52.2
2006	169	17.6	9.6	56.2
2007	169	17.6	9.6	58.6
2008	169	19.7	8.6	47.3
2009	180	18.0	10.0	55
2010	195	17.7	10.9	48.2
2011	186	15.7	11.7	50
2012	192	16.8	11.3	52.6
2013	176	17.5	10.0	n/a
2014	192	17.0	11.2	58.9
2015	200	17.0	11.7	58.5
2016	196	14.0	14.0	59.2
2017	169	15.8	10.6	52.7
2018	176	14.5	12.1	55.1
2019	171	14.5	11.7	51.5
2020	167	15.9	10.4	49.7
2021	156	15.8	9.8	45.5
2022	155	16.8	9.2	40
2023	165	18.8	8.7	39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Plata Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	205	18.0	11.3	n/a
1992	214	17.8	12.0	66.8
1993	214	18.5	11.6	43
1994	205	18.7	11.0	45.9
1995	217	16.8	12.9	61.3
1996	217	16.8	12.9	61.3
1997	218	17.8	12.2	33.5
1998	223	16.3	13.7	29.1
1999	223	17.3	12.9	38.1
2000	247	18.5	13.4	39.7
2001	224	19.7	11.4	50.4
2002	238	22.5	10.6	58
2003	238	22.5	10.6	58
2004	197	19.5	10.1	56.3
2005	178	17.5	10.2	52.2
2006	169	17.6	9.6	56.2
2007	169	17.6	9.6	58.6
2008	169	19.7	8.6	47.3
2009	180	18.0	10.0	55
2010	195	17.7	10.9	48.2
2011	186	15.7	11.7	50
2012	192	16.8	11.3	52.6
2013	176	17.5	10.0	n/a
2014	192	17.0	11.2	58.9
2015	200	17.0	11.7	58.5
2016	196	14.0	14.0	59.2
2017	169	15.8	10.6	52.7
2018	176	14.5	12.1	55.1
2019	171	14.5	11.7	51.5
2020	167	15.9	10.4	49.7
2021	156	15.8	9.8	45.5
2022	155	16.8	9.2	40
2023	165	18.8	8.7	39.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for La Plata Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$930 (10.4%)	$8,032 (89.6%)	$8,963
2020	$1,012 (10.8%)	$8,352 (89.2%)	$9,364
2021	$1,233 (11.9%)	$9,141 (88.1%)	$10,374
2022	$1,045 (9.8%)	$9,632 (90.2%)	$10,677

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Plata Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 377^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 584^th of 898 Elementary schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Plata Elementary)	55	23.8	31.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Plata R-II)	55	23.8	31.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Plata Elementary)	50	28.6	21.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Plata R-II)	50	28.6	21.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Plata Elementary)	80	64.2	15.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Plata R-II)	80	64.2	15.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Science (La Plata Elementary)	36.4	9.5	26.9%
5th Grade Science (La Plata R-II)	36.4	9.5	26.9%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Plata Elementary)	71	60	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (La Plata R-II)	71	60	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	171	165	3.5%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	167	161	3.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.5%	39.4%	12.1%

Schools Near La Plata Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	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
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	165	19	8.7	39.4%	161 (97.6%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	584^th of 898 public elementary schools	35.0%					(n/a)	23.8	64.2		9.5	28.6				$10,677	$1,045	$9,632
Atlanta Elementary	Public	K-6	600 S Atterberry	Atlanta	63530	Macon County	Atlanta C-3	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 239-4211	106	11	10.0	41.5%	102 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)								(n/a)		73.7						20.0	$10,149	$1,550	$8,599
Adair County Elementary	Public	K-6	205 W Dewey	Brashear	63533	Adair County	Adair County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 323-5272	74	12	6.0	36.5%	71 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$17,370	$546	$16,824
Kirksville Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1815 E Hamilton	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 665-5691	703	64	10.9	48.8%	559 (79.5%)	81 (11.5%)	30 (4.3%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)								(n/a)									$15,930	$3,708	$12,222
Ray Miller Elementary	Public	3-5	2010 E Normal	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 665-2834	502	46	10.8	54.6%	413 (82.3%)	41 (8.2%)	22 (4.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.4%)	55.2	396^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.9%		56	401^st of 908 public elementary schools	55.8%	5	44.3	42.4	34.4	38.8	49.4	44.2	43.5		$10,542	$3,059	$7,483
Adair County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	600 Rombauer Ave	Novinger	63559	Adair County	Adair County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 488-6412	115	13	9.1	64.3%	115 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	31.2					8.3			$12,673	$3,935	$8,738
Bevier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	400 Bloomington St	Bevier	63532	Macon County	Bevier C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 773-6611	141	13	10.4	60.3%	137 (97.2%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						14.3			$12,026	$2,806	$9,220
Callao Elementary	Public	K-8	403 Pine Street	Callao	63534	Macon County	Callao C-8	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 768-5541	39	3	13.7	61.5%	33 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.8%)								(n/a)									$11,216	$628	$10,588
Macon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 385-2118	486	42	11.4	46.3%	432 (88.9%)	13 (2.7%)	11 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	54.9	399^th of 898 public elementary schools	55.6%		62.9	333^rd of 908 public elementary schools	63.3%	66	40.0	51.9	39.8	33.3	37.3	57.0	39.8		$11,054	$1,154	$9,900

Frequently Asked Questions about La Plata Elementary

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What district is La Plata Elementary in?

La Plata R-II

How many students attend La Plata Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended La Plata Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of La Plata Elementary?

Students at La Plata Elementary are 98% White, 2% African American.

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La Plata Elementary ranks 584^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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