LA PLATA R-II

Located at 201 W. Moore in La Plata, Missouri, the La Plata R-II School District serves as a vital educational hub for its surrounding community. Set within a remote rural environment, this traditional, non-charter public school system currently operates two active school facilities serving students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Reflected in national education data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district delivers a comprehensive K–12 continuum focused on academic development, community engagement, and foundational preparation for post-secondary opportunities.

The district supports an intimate student body of 295 learners, maintaining a balanced enrollment of 149 male and 146 female students across all grade levels. To cultivate strong instructional relationships and small-class learning environments, La Plata R-II is anchored by a dedicated workforce of approximately 112 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes more than 66 full-time equivalent classroom teachers alongside instructional aides and support personnel. For parents, students, and researchers alike, La Plata R-II presents a well-supported, close-knit rural learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of every student it serves.