- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joplin, MO
Eastmorland Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Eastmorland Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291635000775
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastmorland Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastmorland Elem. has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmorland Elem. ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635000775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Eastmorland Elem. held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 291635000775 · Joplin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 11.1:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Eastmorland Elem. held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eastmorland 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
- Cecil Floyd El 532
Cecil Floyd Elem.
532 students
- This school 245
Eastmorland Elem.
245 students
What this shows Eastmorland Elem. reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastmorland Elem. compares
Eastmorland 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Eastmorland 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 Eastmorland Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Floyd Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastmorland 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
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastmorland Elem.
How many students attend Eastmorland Elem.?
Eastmorland Elem. has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastmorland Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastmorland Elem. is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Eastmorland Elem.?
54.1% of students at Eastmorland Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastmorland Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Eastmorland Elem. is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastmorland Elem.?
Eastmorland Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Eastmorland Elem. rank among elementary schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmorland Elem. ranks #1 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 Eastmorland 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.