How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JOPLIN HIGH | KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JOPLIN, MO | JOPLIN, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 2,288 | 300 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | JOPLIN HIGH | KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,777 | $13,777 |
| District | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JOPLIN HIGH | KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 61.3% |
| African American | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 16.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JOPLIN HIGH | KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 381.3:1 | 300:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 8.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 445 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.