PATHFINDER ELEM.
PATHFINDER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PLATTE CO. R-III school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 598 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, PATHFINDER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Pathfinder Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Platte County R-3 School District, located in the northern suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri. Serving a growing community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern instructional practices designed to prepare students for success in the district’s higher-level academic programs.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Pathfinder Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of school culture and parent involvement. The school prioritizes social-emotional development alongside academic achievement, aiming to instill a sense of citizenship and curiosity in its students. As part of the Platte County R-3 School District, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to innovation, making it a key educational hub for families residing in the Kansas City Northland area.
For more information, contact PATHFINDER ELEM. at (816) 436-6670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64154-2608
(816) 436-6670
PATHFINDER ELEM. is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PLATTE CO. R-III
- Total Students:
- 598
- Teachers:
- 43.2
- 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 targeted assistance 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 598 students
- White
- 59.7%
- Black or African American
- 18.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.