- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joplin, MO
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Joplin Early Childhood Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291635002778
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #2 of 3 schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635002778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 291635002778 · Joplin, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 18.3:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. 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 311
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
311 students
What this shows Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 43% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. 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 Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecil Floyd Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.'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 other 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
How many students attend Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is 18.3:1, which is 43% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
48.5% of students at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. rank among schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Joplin on the city page.
What other schools are in Joplin Schools?
Besides Joplin Early Childhood Ctr., 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.