DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM.

www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

679 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School is located in Platte City, Missouri, and serves as a key educational facility within the Platte County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By focusing on fundamental skill development and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for future success within the district’s broader educational framework.

As part of the Platte County School District, Siegrist Elementary benefits from the district's emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive school culture. With its location on Branch Street, the school acts as a central hub for the local Platte City community, providing essential resources and programming designed to nurture both the intellectual and personal development of its student body.

679

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DONALD D. SIEGRIST ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	58
Black	30
Asian	12
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
549 (80.9%)
Hispanic
58 (8.5%)
Black
30 (4.4%)
Two or More
23 (3.4%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	PLATTE CO. R-III
Phone:	(816)858-5977
Website:	http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 105