- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Platte City, MO
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Donald D. Siegrist Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292523002024
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Platte City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald D. Siegrist Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Platte City, MO.
School address
District: Platte Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292523002024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 292523002024 · Platte City, MO Other · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 13.9:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte County High (1,397 students)
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platte County
Platte County High
1,397 students
- This school
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
679 students
- Platte City Mi
Platte City Middle
646 students
- Compass Elemen 527
Compass Elementary
527 students
- Barry Sch. 451
Barry Sch.
451 students
- Pathfinder Ele 409
Pathfinder Elem.
409 students
What this shows Donald D. Siegrist Elem. reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald D. Siegrist Elem. compares
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 679 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Donald D. Siegrist Elem. 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 Donald D. Siegrist Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Platte City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Compass Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Sch. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald D. Siegrist Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Platte City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
How many students attend Donald D. Siegrist Elem.?
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Platte City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald D. Siegrist Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald D. Siegrist Elem. is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald D. Siegrist Elem.?
15.3% of students at Donald D. Siegrist Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald D. Siegrist Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Donald D. Siegrist Elem. is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Platte City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald D. Siegrist Elem.?
Donald D. Siegrist Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Donald D. Siegrist Elem. rank among public schools in Platte City?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald D. Siegrist Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Platte City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Platte Co. R-Iii?
Besides Donald D. Siegrist Elem., Platte Co. R-Iii also operates Platte County High (1,397 students), Platte City Middle (646 students), and Compass Elementary (527 students). See the Platte Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.