Enrollment
412
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 291635003410
Dover Hill Elementary — Joplin, MO
Federal NCES profile for Dover Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dover Hill Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dover Hill Elementary reports 412 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the Missouri average and 19% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Joplin Schools spends $13,777 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.9% from local sources (property taxes), 26.1% from the state, and 19.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dover Hill Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 33% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 33% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,777
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 412 Top 68% in Missouri — larger than 32% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.5% +33% vs state
NCES ID 291635003410
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.0%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joplin Schools, which includes Dover Hill Elementary.
$13,777
Per student
-10%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 26.1%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Mckinley Elem.
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Frequently asked questions about Dover Hill Elementary
How many students attend Dover Hill Elementary?
Dover Hill Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in JOPLIN, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Hill Elementary is 13:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Hill Elementary?
61.5% of students at Dover Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dover Hill Elementary is White at 64.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in JOPLIN, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Hill Elementary?
Dover Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.