Compass Elementary

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Compass Elementary ranks 251 st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Compass Elementary is a public elementary school located in Platte City, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 553 students. The school is part of the Platte County R-III school district, which is ranked 86 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compass Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 121 and 258 over the past 6 years. The school's students perform significantly better than the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.4% of 3rd graders at Compass Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 41.2% for the Platte County R-III district and 40.8% for the state of Missouri. Compass Elementary's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade Mathematics, where the school's proficiency rates are over 10 percentage points higher than the district and state averages.

Compass Elementary has a strong track record of supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup in 2020-2021 and 2017-2018. The school's performance for its White student subgroup is also noteworthy, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools in recent years. However, Compass Elementary has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.4% to 24.1% over the past 3 years, which is an area of concern that the school may want to address.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

401 Kentucky
Platte City, MO 64079

(816) 858-0712

District: Platte County R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,994

Students who attend Compass Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Platte City Middle
High:	Platte County High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 532

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

8.6%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Compass Elementary ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Platte County R-III School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.59. (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 (80.5%), Hispanic (8.6%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Platte County R-III School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Compass Elementary is 13.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Platte County R-III School District! (See more...)

Compare Compass Elementary employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Compass Elementary is $10,994. 1 elementary schools in the Platte County R-III School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Compass Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Compass Elementary 251^st of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Compass Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Platte County R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Platte County R-III 86^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Compass Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Compass Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	82.98	132^nd	1045	87.4%
2019	70.39	258^th	1052	75.5%
2021	82.97	121^st	901	86.6%
2022	81.86	136^th	908	85.0%
2023	82.69	121^st	898	86.5%
2024	70.59	251^st	906	72.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Compass Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.15	194^th	887	78.1%
2019	48.41	455^th	907	49.8%
2021	69.80	101^st	574	82.4%

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Rank History for White students at Compass Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	77.30	154^th	898	82.9%
2019	62.40	303^rd	917	67.0%
2021	69.99	185^th	691	73.2%
2022	73.81	163^rd	675	75.9%
2023	72.95	158^th	673	76.5%
2024	54.06	292^nd	668	56.3%

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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 Compass Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	504	13	5	32	1	1	28	584
2018	487	13	3	40	1	5	36	585
2019	521	17	2	46	0	11	35	632
2020	505	16	3	39	1	9	38	611
2021	503	15	5	36	1	4	40	604
2022	476	15	2	46	0	3	39	581
2023	445	24	7	41	0	2	34	553
2024	428	25	12	46	8	3	10	532

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 Compass Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	584	41.5	14.0	26.9
2018	585	40.0	14.6	28.4
2019	632	39.5	16.0	26.3
2020	611	40.5	15.0	20
2021	604	45.5	13.2	20.9
2022	581	43.5	13.3	19.4
2023	553	44.7	12.3	23.7
2024	532	39.8	13.3	18

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 Compass Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	584	41.5	14.0	26.9
2018	585	40.0	14.6	28.4
2019	632	39.5	16.0	26.3
2020	611	40.5	15.0	20
2021	604	45.5	13.2	20.9
2022	581	43.5	13.3	19.4
2023	553	44.7	12.3	23.7
2024	532	39.8	13.3	18

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 Compass Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$197 (2.2%)	$8,744 (97.8%)	$8,941
2020	$262 (2.8%)	$8,945 (97.2%)	$9,207
2021	$284 (2.9%)	$9,644 (97.1%)	$9,928
2022	$451 (4.1%)	$10,542 (95.9%)	$10,994

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Compass Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 258^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 121^st of 898 Elementary schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Compass Elementary)	65	71.3	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)	63.7	49.9	13.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Compass Elementary)	65.9	69.2	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)	64	51	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Compass Elementary)	49.5	56.2	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)	55.1	47.2	7.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Elementary)	57.2	55.6	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)	62.8	50.2	12.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Compass Elementary)	40	47.6	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)	48.2	45.5	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Compass Elementary)	47.3	49.6	2.3%
5th Grade Science (Platte County R-III)	53.1	46.5	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Elementary)	60.9	63.9	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)	58.4	53.8	4.6%
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	632	553	12.5%
African American	17	24	41.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	46	41	10.9%
Pacific Islander	11	2	81.8%
White	521	445	14.6%
Two or More Races	35	34	2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.3%	23.7%	2.6%

Schools Near Compass 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 Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Compass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Kentucky	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-0712	532	40	13.3	18.0%	428 (80.5%)	25 (4.7%)	46 (8.6%)	12 (2.3%)	8 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (1.9%)	70.6	251^st of 906 public elementary schools	72.3%		82.7	121^st of 898 public elementary schools	86.5%	130	58.4	54.2	38.3	42.4	52.3	56.3	54.4	$10,994	$451	$10,542
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 Branch St	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-5977	607	48	12.6	19.4%	495 (81.5%)	34 (5.6%)	45 (7.4%)	12 (2.0%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	80.4	147^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.8%		73.1	206^th of 898 public elementary schools	77.1%	59	50.8	53.5	59.9	59.9	50.7	59.7	66.5	$13,148	$771	$12,377
North Platte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Scout St	Camden Point	64018	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 280-3422	106	10	10.6	29.2%	105 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$13,111	$535	$12,576
Hawthorn Elementary	Public	K-5	8200 N Chariton	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4390	429	32	13.4	21.9%	315 (73.4%)	50 (11.7%)	41 (9.6%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.3%)	83.9	117^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.1%		87.1	83^rd of 898 public elementary schools	90.8%	34	52.6	68.9		59.6	59.4	55.7	66.5	$12,869	$781	$12,088
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 Washington St	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 640-2811	364	31	11.5	18.7%	325 (89.3%)	4 (1.1%)	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.2%)	95.1	24^th of 906 public elementary schools	97.4%		90	63^rd of 898 public elementary schools	93.0%	39	78.9	73.6	70.5	64.6	78.9			$15,049	$992	$14,057
Union Chapel Elementary	Public	K-5	7100 NW Hampton Road	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4310	601	38	15.8	13.6%	448 (74.5%)	49 (8.2%)	58 (9.7%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.8%)	85.7	93^rd of 906 public elementary schools	89.7%		88.2	74^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.8%	19	60.1	67.2	58.7	55.6	51.7	72.7	60.4	$12,025	$663	$11,362
Gerner Family Early Educational Center	Public	PK	8100 N Congress	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4600	398	21	19.4	23.6%	202 (50.8%)	109 (27.4%)	43 (10.8%)	14 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Alfred L. Renner Elementary	Public	K-5	7401 NW Barry Rd	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4350	437	33	13.2	40.3%	235 (53.8%)	59 (13.5%)	60 (13.7%)	20 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	42 (9.6%)	43.5	524^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.8	562^nd of 898 public elementary schools	37.4%	38	29.4	28.7	34.5	39.4	36.2	37.8	48.0	$14,074	$1,000	$13,075
Tiffany Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	5301 NW Old Tiffany Springs Rd	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4400	471	36	13.2	30.6%	254 (53.9%)	93 (19.7%)	62 (13.2%)	24 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.3%)	24 (5.1%)	44.4	514^th of 906 public elementary schools	43.3%		50.2	453^rd of 898 public elementary schools	49.6%	61	30.0	29.1	33.7	35.0	41.0	42.2	47.4	$13,434	$950	$12,484
Prairie Point Elementary	Public	K-5	8101 NW Belvidere Pkwy	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4380	437	33	13.2	31.8%	290 (66.4%)	47 (10.8%)	48 (11.0%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	29 (6.6%)	50.1	452^nd of 906 public elementary schools	50.1%		60.4	351^st of 898 public elementary schools	60.9%	101	35.8	43.1	38.2	49.9	42.2	32.7		$14,813	$542	$14,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Compass Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Compass Elementary?

Students at Compass Elementary are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Compass Elementary attend?

Students who attend Compass Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Platte City Middle
High : Platte County High

Is Compass Elementary a good school?

Compass Elementary ranks 251^st of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Compass Elementary in?

Platte County R-III

How many students attend Compass Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 532 students attended Compass Elementary.

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