- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joplin, MO
Jefferson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson 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 291635000779
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elem. ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jefferson Elem. held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 291635000779 · Joplin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 11.5:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Jefferson Elem. held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jefferson 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 218
Jefferson Elem.
218 students
What this shows Jefferson Elem. reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elem. compares
Jefferson 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Floyd Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson 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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elem.
How many students attend Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem. is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Jefferson Elem.?
66.7% of students at Jefferson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elem. is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elem. rank among elementary schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.