About our District
The location, schools, and friendly atmosphere make Platte County School District attractive to families wishing to relocate in or around the Kansas City area. While located within easy commuting distance of downtown Kansas City and its amenities, a small town atmosphere prevails. Unique opportunities exist for Platte County R-3 students and parents:
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17 to 1 student to teacher ratios
- A+ High School Designation (significantly reduced tuition for graduates to junior colleges and vocational programs)
- An on-site Career Center
- Participation in the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) program
- Some of the top extra-curricular programs in the state
As a district encompassing a large amount of area (105 square miles), Platte County R-3 maintains two campus areas, one in the north end of the District, and one in the south end of the District. The District's central office (District Education Center) and north campus area are located in Platte City, six miles northwest of Kansas City International Airport. More than 40 percent of the District and the south campus area is within the city limits of Kansas City. The District hosts seven traditional education buildings, early childhood in two locations, and one area career technical school. Click here to view the District's attendance area boundaries.
| Platte County School District Schools |
| Campus |
School |
Grades |
| North and South |
Great Beginnings at DEC and Barry Elementary |
Preschool & Early Childhood |
| North |
Compass Elementary |
Grades K-5 |
| North |
Siegrist Elementary |
Grades K-5 |
| North |
Platte City Middle School |
Grades 6-8 |
| North |
Platte County High School |
Grades 9-12 |
| North |
Northland Career Center |
Area Career and Technical School |
| South |
Barry Elementary |
Grades PreK-5 |
| South |
Pathfinder Elementary |
Grades K-5 |
| South |
Platte Purchase Middle School |
Grades 6-8 |
District Growth
The District has grown from a K-12 student population of 2,409 in the 2003-04 school year to 4,283 students in the current 2023-24 school year.
District Profile
Facilities
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Total Number of School Buildings: 9
Elementary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Special Schools (includes Northland Career Center and Great Beginnings): 2
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Enrollment
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Total Enrollment (K-12): 4,283
Elementary School Students (K - Grade 5): 1,910
Middle School Students (Grades 6 - 8): 1,031
High School Students (Grades 9 - 12): 1,342
Pre-K Students: 93
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Staff
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Staffing Ratio - Students to Classroom Teachers: 17
Staffing Ratio - Students to Administrators: 177
Average Years of Experience: 14.2
Percentage of Professional Staff with Advanced Degrees: 65.9
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Transportation
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Students Transported Daily: 3,449
Total Number of Buses: 47
Number of Routes: 70
Miles Traveled Daily: 1,995
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Food Services
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Breakfasts Served Daily: 553
Lunches Served Daily: 2,179
Students Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch Rate: 20.5%
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Diversity
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The District has students from 14 different countries. Twenty-three languages are reported as spoken at home. In addition to English, the top six languages spoken are: Spanish, Arabic, Creole, Somali, Vietnamese, and Amharic.
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Per-Pupil Expenditure
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Per-Pupil Expenditure: $12,038
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Annual Report
This report is mailed to District residents each year, providing a wealth of information about the District's academics, business, and community focus areas, including enrollment, graduation rates, salary and benefits, tax rates, and more. Click here to view our latest report.