Compass Elementary

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 34th out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compass Elementary consistently ranks in the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools, outperforming the state and district averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, 71.3% of 3rd graders at Compass Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 49.9% in the Platte County R-III district and 41.1% statewide. The school's low-income students also perform well, ranking 101st out of 574 Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year.

While Compass Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 80.47% of students identifying as White, this is higher than the nearby Donald D. Siegrist Elementary (79.58% White) and significantly higher than the more diverse schools in the Park Hill district, such as Tiffany Ridge Elementary (54.78% White) and Gerner Family Early Educational Center (50.63% White). Additionally, Compass Elementary's per-student spending is lower than some of the nearby schools, yet the school maintains strong academic performance, indicating efficient resource allocation and effective use of funds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 Kentucky
       Platte City, MO  64079


(816) 858-0712

District: Platte County R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,994 Help


Students who attend Compass Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Platte City Middle
High:    Platte County High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Compass Elementary ranks better than 86.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Platte County R-III School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.69. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Compass Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Platte County R-III School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Compass Elementary is 12.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Platte County R-III School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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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 2023 Rankings:

Compass Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Compass Elementary 121st of 898 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 34th of 376 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.98 132nd 1045 87.4%
2019 70.39 258th 1052 75.5%
2021 82.97 121st 901 86.6%
2022 81.86 136th 908 85.0%
2023 82.69 121st 898 86.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.15 194th 887 78.1%
2019 48.41 455th 907 49.8%
2021 69.80 101st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.30 154th 898 82.9%
2019 62.40 303rd 917 67.0%
2021 69.99 185th 691 73.2%
2022 73.81 163rd 675 75.9%
2023 72.95 158th 673 76.5%
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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.

Compass Elementary Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2017 504 13 5 32 1 1 28 0 584
2018 487 13 3 40 1 5 36 0 585
2019 521 17 2 46 0 11 35 0 632
2020 505 16 3 39 1 9 38 0 611
2021 503 15 5 36 1 4 40 0 604
2022 476 15 2 46 0 3 39 0 581
2023 445 24 7 41 0 2 34 0 553

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Compass Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

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

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Compass Elementary)6571.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)63.749.9
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Compass Elementary)65.969.2
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)6451
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Compass Elementary)49.556.2
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)55.147.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Elementary)57.255.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)62.850.2
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.344.3
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Compass Elementary)4047.6
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Platte County R-III)48.245.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Compass Elementary)47.349.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Platte County R-III)53.146.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Compass Elementary)60.963.9
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County R-III)58.453.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students632553
 12.5%
African American1724
 41.2%
American Indian00
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic4641
 10.9%
Pacific Islander112
 81.8%
White521445
 14.6%
Two or More Races3534
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.3%23.7%
 2.6%


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Compass Elementary ranks 121st of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Compass Elementary.

Students who attend Compass Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Platte City Middle
High : Platte County High

Students at Compass Elementary are 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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