LA PLATA ELEM.

laplata.k12.mo.us

145 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Plata Elementary, located at 201 W Moore in La Plata, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the La Plata R-II School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school focuses on fostering foundational academic skills in a supportive, small-town environment. The institution emphasizes personal growth and student achievement, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school operates under the broader mission of the La Plata R-II district, which prioritizes a balance of traditional instruction, character development, and modern educational technology. By maintaining a localized campus, La Plata Elementary offers a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can engage collaboratively. Those seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, school calendars, or administrative policies can visit their official website at http://laplata.k12.mo.us.

145

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA PLATA ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	3
Black	2

White
140 (96.6%)
Hispanic
3 (2.1%)
Black
2 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LA PLATA R-II
Phone:	(660)332-7003
Website:	http://laplata.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 22