PLATTIN PRIMARY

jr7.k12.mo.us

217 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Plattin Primary is a public elementary school located in Festus, Missouri, and is part of the Jefferson County R-VII School District. The school serves the youngest learners in the district, typically focusing on early childhood education through the primary grades. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, Plattin Primary emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development in its students.

As part of the Jefferson R-VII community, the school benefits from a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community. By utilizing resources from the district’s central administration, Plattin Primary aims to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares children for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels. Families interested in enrollment or specific academic programs can find detailed information, school calendars, and district policies on the official website at http://jr7.k12.mo.us.

217

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATTIN PRIMARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
210 (96.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	JEFFERSON CO. R-VII
Phone:	(636)937-7170
Website:	http://jr7.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 72

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 72