Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pathfinder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Pathfinder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Pathfinder Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Pathfinder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathfinder Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1153 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
22%
15%
White
53%
68%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Pathfinder Elementary School's ranking?
Pathfinder Elementary School is ranked #1153 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pathfinder Elementary School often compared to?
Pathfinder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Elementary School, Donald D. Siegrist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pathfinder Elementary School?
407 students attend Pathfinder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Pathfinder Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathfinder Elementary School?
Pathfinder Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pathfinder Elementary School offer ?
Pathfinder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathfinder Elementary School part of?
Pathfinder Elementary School is part of Platte County R-III School District.
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