Excellent
#290 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 13% in state
Compass Elementary
Elementary School · Platte Co. R-iii · Platte City, MO
A Platte Co. R-iii elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
401 Kentucky, Platte City, MO 64079
- Math 56% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Compass Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Compass Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Platte City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,448
Median home value
$325,800
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald D. Siegrist Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Caring Hands Montessori NorthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Pathfinder Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Platte Co. R-iii
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,429NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Compass Elementary is listed in PLATTE CO. R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Compass Elementary
Compass Elementary is a public elementary school in Platte City, MO, part of Platte Co. R-iii, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Elementary
What grades does Compass Elementary serve?
Compass Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Compass Elementary?
Compass Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Compass Elementary rank in MO?
Compass Elementary ranks #290 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Compass Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Compass Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Compass Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Compass Elementary a charter school?
No, Compass Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Compass Elementary a Title I school?
No, Compass Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Compass Elementary?
18.0% of students at Compass Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (816) 858-0712
- Area population (ZIP 64079)
- 14,092
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64079; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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