Donald D Siegrist Elementary School in Platte City, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Donald D Siegrist Elementary School is a town public school in Platte City, Missouri that is part of Platte County R3 School District. It serves 631 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

631 Students

47 Teachers

1701 Branch St

Platte City, MO 64079 View local requests

http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

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Donald D Siegrist Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Beagley

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Donald D Siegrist Elementary School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Donald D Siegrist Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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