- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joplin, MO
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Kelsey Norman Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291635000780
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelsey Norman Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelsey Norman Elem. has class sizes larger than 86% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelsey Norman Elem. ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635000780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Kelsey Norman Elem. shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 291635000780 · Joplin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15.8:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Kelsey Norman Elem. shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kelsey Norman 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 300
Kelsey Norman Elem.
300 students
What this shows Kelsey Norman Elem. reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelsey Norman Elem. compares
Kelsey Norman Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Missouri - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Kelsey Norman 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 Kelsey Norman Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Kelsey Norman 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelsey Norman Elem.
How many students attend Kelsey Norman Elem.?
Kelsey Norman Elem. has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelsey Norman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelsey Norman Elem. is 15.8:1, which is 23% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelsey Norman Elem.?
47.5% of students at Kelsey Norman Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelsey Norman Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Kelsey Norman Elem. is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelsey Norman Elem.?
Kelsey Norman Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kelsey Norman Elem. rank among elementary schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelsey Norman Elem. ranks #4 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 Kelsey Norman 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.