Total enrollment
295
-39 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in La Plata
Missouri · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in La Plata, Missouri total 2, collectively serving roughly 295 students (an average of about 148 per campus).
7-year change in La Plata
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA PLATA ELEM. | Elementary | KG-06 | 145 |
| LA PLATA HIGH | High | 07-12 | 150 |
About La Plata
La Plata is a small Missouri city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 295 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 148, noticeably below the state mean of about 382.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 12%: 334 students in SY 2017-18 versus 295 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for La Plata discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.