Very Good
#349 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
La Plata Elem.
Elementary School · La Plata R-ii · La Plata, MO
A La Plata R-ii elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 W MOORE, La Plata, MO 63549
- Math 72% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Plata Elem. score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Plata Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Plata), 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
$56,731
Median home value
$122,000
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
La Plata R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Plata Elem. is listed in LA PLATA R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Plata Elem.
La Plata Elem. is a public elementary school in La Plata, MO, part of La Plata R-ii, serving approximately 146 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Plata Elem.
What grades does La Plata Elem. serve?
La Plata Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend La Plata Elem.?
La Plata Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Plata Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at La Plata Elem. is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Plata Elem. rank in MO?
La Plata Elem. ranks #349 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is La Plata Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
La Plata Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 La Plata Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Plata Elem. has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is La Plata Elem. a charter school?
No, La Plata Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Plata Elem. a Title I school?
No, La Plata Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Plata Elem.?
37.0% of students at La Plata Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (660) 332-7003
- Area population (ZIP 63549)
- 2,393
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
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 / EdFacts · 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 63549; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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