PLATO ELEM.

PLATO R-V
10645 PLATO DR
PLATO, MO 65552
255 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Plato Elementary School is a rural public school located in Plato, Missouri, serving as part of the Plato R-V School District. Nestled in a small community in Texas County, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational environment where staff and faculty work to foster strong relationships with both students and their families. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares children for success in their middle and high school years, maintaining a focus on core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development.

As a central hub for the local community, Plato Elementary balances traditional teaching methods with efforts to meet the specific needs of its rural student body. The district’s website highlights its dedication to excellence and student growth, aiming to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and academic pursuits. By maintaining small class sizes and a community-oriented approach, the school strives to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive in a modern educational landscape.
255
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    242 (94.9 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: PLATO R-V
Phone: (417)458-4700
Website: http://www.plato.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 71
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 29
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 40
Gender Ratio
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