Rising Star Elementary School serves 201 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
6%
Black
(15-16)5%
16%
White
(15-16)85%
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Platte County R-III School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rising Star Elementary School?
201 students attend Rising Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rising Star Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rising Star Elementary School?
Rising Star Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rising Star Elementary School offer ?
Rising Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Rising Star Elementary School part of?
Rising Star Elementary School is part of Platte County R-III School District.
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