- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joplin, MO
Cecil Floyd Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Cecil Floyd Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291635002432
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cecil Floyd Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cecil Floyd Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Floyd Elem. ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635002432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cecil Floyd Elem. held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 291635002432 · Joplin, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 12.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Cecil Floyd Elem. held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cecil Floyd Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joplin High
Joplin High
2,288 students
- South Middle 596
South Middle
596 students
- East Middle 592
East Middle
592 students
- North Middle 549
North Middle
549 students
- This school 532
Cecil Floyd Elem.
532 students
- Irving Element 434
Irving Elementary
434 students
What this shows Cecil Floyd Elem. reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cecil Floyd Elem. compares
Cecil Floyd Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Cecil Floyd Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joplin Schools reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cecil Floyd Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cecil Floyd Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cecil Floyd Elem.
How many students attend Cecil Floyd Elem.?
Cecil Floyd Elem. has 532 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil Floyd Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil Floyd Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cecil Floyd Elem.?
52.7% of students at Cecil Floyd Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cecil Floyd Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Cecil Floyd Elem. is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cecil Floyd Elem.?
Cecil Floyd Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cecil Floyd Elem. rank among elementary schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cecil Floyd Elem. ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Joplin on the city page.
What other schools are in Joplin Schools?
Besides Cecil Floyd Elem., Joplin Schools also operates Joplin High (2,288 students), South Middle (596 students), and East Middle (592 students). See the Joplin Schools district page for the complete list.