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Platte County R-III School District

998 Platte Falls Rd
Platte City, MO 64079-8386
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Platte County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,283 students in Platte County R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Platte County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,283 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
312 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Platte County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#51 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
53%
40%
54%
43%
52%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
71%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,734 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,813 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,734
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,813
$13,908

Best Platte County R-III School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Kentucky
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-0712
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Platte County High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2822
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Platte City Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Pirate Dr
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2036
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Pathfinder Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1951 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Barry School
2001 Nw 87th Terr
Kansas City, MO 64154
(816) 436-9623
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Northland Career Center
Vocational School
1801 Branch St
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-5505
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
9400 N Platte Purchase Dr
Kansas City, MO 64155
(816) 436-1433
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Platte County R-III School District?
Platte County R-III School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,283 students.
What is the rank of Platte County R-III School District?
Platte County R-III School District is ranked #40 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County R-III School District?
71% of Platte County R-III School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte County R-III School District?
Platte County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Platte County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,813 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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