Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, North Platte Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Platte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Platte Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Platte Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
97%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend North Platte Elementary School?
114 students attend North Platte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of North Platte Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Platte Elementary School?
North Platte Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Platte Elementary School offer ?
North Platte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is North Platte Elementary School part of?
North Platte Elementary School is part of North Platte County R-I School District.
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