- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joplin, MO
Stapleton Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Stapleton 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 291635000791
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stapleton 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
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stapleton Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stapleton Elem. ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635000791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Stapleton Elem. held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 291635000791 · Joplin, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.3:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
Stapleton Elem. held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Stapleton 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 400
Stapleton Elem.
400 students
What this shows Stapleton Elem. reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stapleton Elem. compares
Stapleton 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 64.5%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Stapleton 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 Stapleton 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Floyd Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stapleton 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stapleton Elem.
How many students attend Stapleton Elem.?
Stapleton Elem. has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stapleton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Stapleton Elem. is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stapleton Elem.?
41.0% of students at Stapleton Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stapleton Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Stapleton Elem. is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stapleton Elem.?
Stapleton 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 Stapleton Elem. rank among elementary schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, Stapleton 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 Stapleton 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.