Plato Elementary

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Plato Elementary ranks 448 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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 has consistently been ranked in the middle of Missouri elementary schools, typically in the 300s or 400s out of around 900 schools, and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Plato Elementary outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics, particularly in mathematics, with 69.7% of 4th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 44.4%. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates below the state average in most grades. Additionally, Plato Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.9% in 2021-2022 to 18.1% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 43.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Plato Elementary generally outperforms Licking Elementary and Laquey R-V Elementary in test scores and overall rankings. However, the higher-performing Partridge Elementary and Thayer Elementary, both part of the Waynesville R-VI district, are also within close proximity and have significantly higher test scores and rankings than Plato.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552-0010

(417) 458-4700

District: Plato R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
448^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,471

Students who attend Plato Elementary usually attend:

High:

Plato High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 255

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plato Elementary ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (96.1%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plato Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Plato Elementary employs 19.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plato Elementary is $10,471.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plato Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Plato Elementary 448^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Plato Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Plato R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Plato R-V 235^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plato Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Plato Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	56.87	431^st	1074	59.9%
2007	54.89	474^th	1080	56.1%
2008	59.71	391^st	1084	63.9%
2009	55.67	466^th	1053	55.7%
2010	47.67	608^th	1066	43.0%
2011	48.10	641^st	1088	41.1%
2012	53.67	545^th	1085	49.8%
2013	44.62	685^th	1108	38.2%
2014	46.07	633^rd	1089	41.9%
2015	55.80	477^th	1058	54.9%
2016	49.45	470^th	865	45.7%
2017	53.66	486^th	1032	52.9%
2018	43.85	597^th	1045	42.9%
2019	54.65	462^nd	1052	56.1%
2021	60.51	351^st	901	61.0%
2022	63.37	327^th	908	64.0%
2023	60.64	347^th	898	61.4%
2024	50.51	448^th	906	50.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plato Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	78.99	94^th	887	89.4%
2019	60.33	294^th	907	67.6%
2021	61.41	154^th	574	73.2%
2022	46.77	246^th	532	53.8%
2023	61.40	171^st	611	72.0%
2024	30.26	469^th	625	25.0%

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Rank History for White students at Plato Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.99	688^th	898	23.4%
2019	41.11	545^th	917	40.6%
2021	46.09	360^th	691	47.9%
2022	47.76	353^rd	675	47.7%
2023	41.94	387^th	673	42.5%
2024	36.37	442^nd	668	33.8%

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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 Plato 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	267	267
1992	262	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1993	260	2	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	273
1994	230	1	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1995	235	3	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	248
1996	235	3	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	248
1997	236	6	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1998	285	9	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1999	285	3	5	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	298
2000	290	7	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2001	328	2	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2002	363	1	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2003	363	1	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2004	270	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2005	288	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2006	250	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2007	277	30	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2008	312	4	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	320
2009	309	4	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	317
2010	314	5	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2011	289	3	2	10	0	1	2	0	307
2012	299	0	4	7	1	2	3	0	316
2013	277	0	6	6	0	1	7	0	297
2014	269	0	5	3	0	0	13	0	290
2015	279	1	4	1	0	0	13	0	298
2016	264	1	2	1	0	0	9	0	277
2017	227	0	1	0	0	0	7	0	235
2018	229	1	1	0	0	0	10	0	241
2019	266	1	1	0	0	0	4	0	272
2020	272	1	0	2	0	0	8	0	283
2021	239	1	0	3	0	0	14	0	257
2022	251	1	0	4	0	0	12	0	268
2023	242	1	1	3	0	0	8	0	255
2024	245	0	0	2	0	0	8	0	255

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 Plato Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	267	16.2	16.4	n/a
1992	270	16.0	16.8	n/a
1993	273	17.6	15.5	62.6
1994	242	17.3	14.0	74
1995	248	18.3	13.6	70.2
1996	248	18.3	13.6	70.2
1997	251	18.7	13.4	34.3
1998	306	19.9	15.4	33.3
1999	298	21.5	13.9	42.6
2000	306	21.1	14.5	44.8
2001	338	21.8	15.5	36.4
2002	378	20.5	18.4	36.2
2003	378	20.5	18.4	36.2
2004	275	21.5	12.8	45.8
2005	292	21.5	13.6	42.8
2006	274	18.3	15.0	43.1
2007	308	17.2	17.9	33.1
2008	320	20.1	15.9	35.3
2009	317	20.9	15.1	37.5
2010	327	22.1	14.7	32.1
2011	307	21.6	14.1	35.2
2012	316	18.7	16.8	42.1
2013	297	18.8	15.7	42.1
2014	290	18.8	15.3	47.2
2015	298	19.0	15.6	54.7
2016	277	18.0	15.3	54.2
2017	235	17.5	13.3	53.2
2018	241	18.0	13.3	48.1
2019	272	17.4	15.6	48.2
2020	283	16.8	16.7	51.2
2021	257	17.5	14.6	42.8
2022	268	19.0	14.0	40.7
2023	255	19.9	12.7	43.5
2024	255	19.3	13.1	47.5

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 Plato Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	267	16.2	16.4	n/a
1992	270	16.0	16.8	n/a
1993	273	17.6	15.5	62.6
1994	242	17.3	14.0	74
1995	248	18.3	13.6	70.2
1996	248	18.3	13.6	70.2
1997	251	18.7	13.4	34.3
1998	306	19.9	15.4	33.3
1999	298	21.5	13.9	42.6
2000	306	21.1	14.5	44.8
2001	338	21.8	15.5	36.4
2002	378	20.5	18.4	36.2
2003	378	20.5	18.4	36.2
2004	275	21.5	12.8	45.8
2005	292	21.5	13.6	42.8
2006	274	18.3	15.0	43.1
2007	308	17.2	17.9	33.1
2008	320	20.1	15.9	35.3
2009	317	20.9	15.1	37.5
2010	327	22.1	14.7	32.1
2011	307	21.6	14.1	35.2
2012	316	18.7	16.8	42.1
2013	297	18.8	15.7	42.1
2014	290	18.8	15.3	47.2
2015	298	19.0	15.6	54.7
2016	277	18.0	15.3	54.2
2017	235	17.5	13.3	53.2
2018	241	18.0	13.3	48.1
2019	272	17.4	15.6	48.2
2020	283	16.8	16.7	51.2
2021	257	17.5	14.6	42.8
2022	268	19.0	14.0	40.7
2023	255	19.9	12.7	43.5
2024	255	19.3	13.1	47.5

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 Plato Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$692 (9.1%)	$6,947 (90.9%)	$7,639
2020	$293 (4.0%)	$6,999 (96.0%)	$7,292
2021	$1,500 (16.0%)	$7,848 (84.0%)	$9,348
2022	$1,439 (13.7%)	$9,032 (86.3%)	$10,471

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plato Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 462^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 347^th of 898 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plato Elementary)	41.2	39.1	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Plato R-V)	41.2	39.1	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plato Elementary)	50	43.5	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plato R-V)	50	43.5	6.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plato Elementary)	51.1	53.5	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Plato R-V)	51.1	53.5	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Elementary)	55.6	44.2	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plato R-V)	55.6	44.2	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plato Elementary)	40.6	53.7	13.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Plato R-V)	40.6	53.7	13.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Plato Elementary)	43.7	31.1	12.6%
5th Grade Science (Plato R-V)	43.7	31.1	12.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plato Elementary)	46.9	41.5	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plato R-V)	46.9	41.5	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	255	6.3%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	242	9%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.2%	43.5%	4.6%

Schools Near Plato Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th 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	255	19	13.1	47.5%	245 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	50.5	448^th of 906 public elementary schools	50.6%		60.6	347^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.4%	101	46.9	69.7	39.9		22.2	32.4	51.0	26.6		$10,471	$1,439	$9,032
Success Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10341 Hwy 17	Success	65570	Texas County	Success R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 967-2597	107	15	7.0	97.2%	105 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)										$12,873	$4,218	$8,655
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	45	8	5.8	84.4%	44 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$17,601	$7,194	$10,407
Gasconade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	32959 Hwy 32	Falcon	65470	Laclede County	Gasconade C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 532-4821	89	10	8.6	69.7%	83 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)										$12,047	$524	$11,523
Thayer Elementary	Public	K-5	4273 Thayer St	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2200	217	18	12.0	34.6%	136 (62.7%)	24 (11.1%)	44 (20.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.5%)	91.5	48^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.7%					(n/a)	60.0	75.7	73.1			60.0				$11,290	$1,599	$9,691
Laquey R-V Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	27600 Hwy Aa	Laquey	65534	Pulaski County	Laquey R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 765-3245	335	23	14.7	65.7%	280 (83.6%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	17.2	756^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.6%		34.3	618^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.2%	138	21.3	33.2	13.3	11.7	23.8	18.3	19.5	15.9	25.7	$10,344	$870	$9,474
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	206 W Spruce St	Houston	65483	Texas County	Houston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 967-3024	430	38	11.3	57.7%	392 (91.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.3%)	22.7	708^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.9%		31.5	646^th of 898 public elementary schools	28.1%	62	9.6	38.0	27.4		25.9	27.1	30.8	19.2		$11,439	$6,551	$4,888
Wood Elementary	Public	K-5	4590 Buckeye Ave	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2625	289	23	12.5	50.5%	145 (50.2%)	38 (13.1%)	71 (24.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.2%)	19 (6.6%)	43.1	527^th of 906 public elementary schools	41.8%		57	387^th of 898 public elementary schools	56.9%	140	30.7	42.8			39.3	31.4	40.7	42.0		$10,400	$149	$10,251
Williams Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	12225 Pulaski Avenue	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2650	270	16	16.8	15.9%	151 (55.9%)	21 (7.8%)	61 (22.6%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	26 (9.6%)								(n/a)
Partridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7078 Young St	Fort Leonard Wood	65473	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 842-2600	374	24	15.5	40.9%	207 (55.3%)	45 (12.0%)	69 (18.4%)	18 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	23 (6.1%)	74.4	201^st of 906 public elementary schools	77.8%		69.3	251^st of 898 public elementary schools	72.0%	50	43.7	54.8	52.0		60.0	53.4	54.8	54.0		$12,112	$955	$11,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Plato Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Plato Elementary?

Students at Plato Elementary are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Plato Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 255 students attended Plato Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Plato Elementary attend?

Students who attend Plato Elementary usually go on to attend:

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Is Plato Elementary a good school?

Plato Elementary ranks 448^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Plato Elementary in?

Plato R-V

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