- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Platte City, MO
Compass Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Compass Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292523003288
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 527
- students enrolled
Compass Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Platte Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292523003288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Compass Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 292523003288 · Platte City, MO Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 12:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte County High (1,397 students)
Compass Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Compass Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platte County
Platte County High
1,397 students
- Donald D. Sieg
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
679 students
- Platte City Mi
Platte City Middle
646 students
- This school 527
Compass Elementary
527 students
- Barry Sch. 451
Barry Sch.
451 students
- Pathfinder Ele 409
Pathfinder Elem.
409 students
What this shows Compass Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compass Elementary compares
Compass Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,429
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Compass Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Platte Co. R-Iii reports $12,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Compass Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald D. Siegrist Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platte City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Sch. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Compass Elementary
How many students attend Compass Elementary?
Compass Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Platte City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Elementary is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compass Elementary?
18.4% of students at Compass Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compass Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Compass Elementary is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Platte City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Elementary?
Compass Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Platte Co. R-Iii?
Besides Compass Elementary, Platte Co. R-Iii also operates Platte County High (1,397 students), Donald D. Siegrist Elem. (679 students), and Platte City Middle (646 students). See the Platte Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.