- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joplin, MO
Mckinley Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291635000783
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem. ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mckinley Elem. held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 291635000783 · Joplin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 11.6:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Mckinley Elem. held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mckinley 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 324
Mckinley Elem.
324 students
What this shows Mckinley Elem. reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Elem. compares
Mckinley 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Mckinley 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 Mckinley 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 Mckinley 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Elem.
How many students attend Mckinley Elem.?
Mckinley Elem. has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Elem. is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% 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 Mckinley Elem.?
66.1% of students at Mckinley Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Elem. is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Elem.?
Mckinley Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mckinley Elem. rank among elementary schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Elem. ranks #5 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 Mckinley 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.