Plattin Primary

2400 R7 School Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Plattin Primary serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Plattin Primary's student population of 217 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
217 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Plattin Primary is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Plattin Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plattin Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plattin Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
97%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plattin Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Plattin Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plattin Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Plattin Primary and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plattin Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plattin Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Plattin Primary often compared to?
Plattin Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Festus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Plattin Primary?
217 students attend Plattin Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Plattin Primary students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plattin Primary?
Plattin Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plattin Primary offer ?
Plattin Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Plattin Primary part of?
Plattin Primary is part of Jefferson County R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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