Enrollment
311
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Joplin, Missouri, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Missouri schools and 43% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
The surrounding Joplin Schools spends $9,800 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Joplin Schools also operates Joplin High (2,288 students) and South Middle (596 students) alongside Joplin Early Childhood Ctr..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. compares
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joplin Schools, which includes Joplin Early Childhood Ctr..
$9,800
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. a good school?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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