COMPASS ELEMENTARY

www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Compass Elementary, located in Platte City, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Platte County R-3 School District. Catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Its curriculum and extracurricular activities are designed to build foundational skills while encouraging students to explore their interests, develop social-emotional competencies, and prepare for future success in their academic careers.

As part of the Platte County R-3 community, Compass Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school prides itself on maintaining a student-centered approach, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its learners. By cultivating a culture of curiosity and inclusivity, Compass Elementary strives to provide a safe and enriching space where young students can grow, thrive, and become active members of their school community.

527

Total Students

39.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMPASS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	409
Hispanic	53
Black	22
Asian	11
Two or More	25
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
409 (77.6%)
Hispanic
53 (10.1%)
Two or More
25 (4.7%)
Black
22 (4.2%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)858-0712
Website:	http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 93

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 94