PATHFINDER ELEM.

1951 NW 87TH TERR
KANSAS CITY, MO 64154

www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

602 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

602

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PATHFINDER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	74
Black	121
Asian	22
Two or More	46
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	8

White
327 (54.3 %)
Black
121 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
74 (12.3 %)
Two or More
46 (7.6 %)
Asian
22 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	PLATTE CO. R-III
Phone:	(816)436-6670
Website:	http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 103

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 133