Enrollment
203
Elementary
DISTRICT 163 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON CO. R-VII·NCES 291623000763
PLATTIN PRIMARY
2400 R7 SCHOOL RD, FESTUS, MO 63028 · (636) 937-7170 · Jefferson County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL203 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
61 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 63 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 71 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 69 | 34% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within JEFFERSON CO. R-VII. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like PLATTIN PRIMARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLATTIN PRIMARY this school | 203 | 30.0% | N/A |
| TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE FESTUS | 230 | 28.7% | 51.4% |
| Marthasville Elementary Marthasville | 189 | 34.4% | 43.8% |
| KEARNEY ELEM. KEARNEY | 223 | 32.3% | 43.6% |
| OAK RIDGE ELEM. OAK RIDGE | 182 | 34.1% | 17.2% |
| PRINCETON R-V ELEM. PRINCETON | 175 | 33.7% | 67.1% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where PLATTIN PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 203 | #943 of 1,294 | #32 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #109 of 950 | #7 of 32 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.3% | #844 of 953 | #30 of 32 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.0% | #938 of 1,165 | #30 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.2% | #591 of 684 | #24 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
203
-8 (-4%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 270
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 12.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 203 | 18.8 | 10.8:1 | 30% (61) |
| 2023-24 | 219 | 18.7 | 11.7:1 | 29% (64) |
| 2022-23 | 217 | 18.3 | 11.8:1 | 30% (65) |
| 2020-21 | 211 | 17 | 12.4:1 | 20% (43) |
| 2017-18 | 212 | 18.3 | 11.6:1 | 27% (57) |
| 2015-16 | 266 | 18 | 14.8:1 | 28% (75) |
| 2010-11 | 261 | 17 | 15.3:1 | 31% (81) |
| 2000-01 | 211 | 16 | 13.2:1 | 23% (48) |
| 1990-91 | 270 | 14 | 19.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for PLATTIN PRIMARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (212 to 203); teachers up 3% (18.3 to 18.8).
About PLATTIN PRIMARY
PLATTIN PRIMARY is a low-enrollment elementary school in FESTUS, Missouri, under JEFFERSON CO. R-VII. The school's 203 students are in kindergarten through 2. Enrollment is 36% lower than the average for elementary schools in Missouri, which is about 315.
Within JEFFERSON CO. R-VII, PLATTIN PRIMARY is one of 5 schools. The district enrolls 1,036 students.
About 94% of the student body at PLATTIN PRIMARY is White. Smaller groups are 3% multiracial. PLATTIN PRIMARY's diversity index is 11%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal staffing data show 18.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at PLATTIN PRIMARY and a ratio of 10.8:1. This ratio sits 1.6 below the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 30% of students.
Within Jefferson County, the median household income is $82,851, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides PLATTIN PRIMARY, Jefferson County has 68 other public schools.
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is the public school closest to PLATTIN PRIMARY, about 1.0 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 6.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Fringe: in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 8 students since 2020-21, to 203. Students per teacher fell from 12.4 in 2020-21 to 10.8 in 2024-25.
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Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
229,458
Census ACS
Median income
$82,851
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
36,216 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in JEFFERSON CO. R-VII
- JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 300 students
- DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLEMiddle · 246 students
- TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATEElementary · 230 students
- JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOLElementary · 57 students
Other schools in FESTUS
- FESTUS ELEM.Elementary · 1,045 students
- FESTUS SR. HIGHHigh · 1,019 students
- FESTUS INTERMEDIATEMiddle · 804 students
- FESTUS MIDDLEMiddle · 486 students
- JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 300 students
- DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLEMiddle · 246 students
Nearby schools
- JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL1.0 mi · 300
- JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOL1.2 mi · 57
- TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE1.2 mi · 230
- DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE1.4 mi · 246
- Festus Early Childhood Center3.8 mi · 141
- CRYSTAL CITY ELEM.4.8 mi · 324
Frequently asked questions
About PLATTIN PRIMARYWhat is the total enrollment at PLATTIN PRIMARY?
PLATTIN PRIMARY enrolls approximately 203 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does PLATTIN PRIMARY serve?
PLATTIN PRIMARY serves grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PLATTIN PRIMARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PLATTIN PRIMARY is approximately 10.8:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at PLATTIN PRIMARY?
At PLATTIN PRIMARY, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is PLATTIN PRIMARY in?
PLATTIN PRIMARY is part of JEFFERSON CO. R-VII.
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