LA PLATA ELEM.
LA PLATA ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA PLATA R-II school district, located in LA PLATA, MO with about 176 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, LA PLATA ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact LA PLATA ELEM. at (660) 332-7003 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA PLATA, MO 63549-1115
(660) 332-7003
http://laplata.k12.mo.us
LA PLATA ELEM. is a public Title I school in LA PLATA, MO with about 176 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LA PLATA R-II
- Total Students:
- 176
- Teachers:
- 14.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 176 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA PLATA ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Female
- 58.0%
- Male
- 42.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.