- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joplin, MO
Royal Heights Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Royal Heights Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291635000788
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Heights Elem. earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Heights Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Heights Elem. ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Royal Heights Elem. grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 291635000788 · Joplin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.2:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Royal Heights Elem. grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Royal Heights 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 277
Royal Heights Elem.
277 students
What this shows Royal Heights Elem. reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal Heights Elem. compares
Royal Heights Elem. is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Royal Heights 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 Royal Heights 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Floyd Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Heights 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royal Heights Elem.
How many students attend Royal Heights Elem.?
Royal Heights Elem. has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Heights Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Heights Elem. is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royal Heights Elem.?
56.6% of students at Royal Heights Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Heights Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Royal Heights Elem. is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Heights Elem.?
Royal Heights Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Royal Heights Elem. rank among elementary schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Heights Elem. ranks #3 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 Royal Heights 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.