Very Good
#731 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 33% in state
Cecil Floyd Elem.
Elementary School · Joplin Schools · Joplin, MO
A Joplin Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO BOX 128, Joplin, MO 64802
- Math 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cecil Floyd Elem. score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cecil Floyd Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,732/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Stapleton Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| St Marys Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joplin Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cecil Floyd Elem. is listed in JOPLIN SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cecil Floyd Elem.
Cecil Floyd Elem. is a public elementary school in Joplin, MO, part of Joplin Schools, serving approximately 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #731 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cecil Floyd Elem.
What grades does Cecil Floyd Elem. serve?
Cecil Floyd Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cecil Floyd Elem.?
Cecil Floyd Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cecil Floyd Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cecil Floyd Elem. is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cecil Floyd Elem. rank in MO?
Cecil Floyd Elem. ranks #731 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cecil Floyd Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cecil Floyd Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cecil Floyd Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cecil Floyd Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cecil Floyd Elem. a charter school?
No, Cecil Floyd Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cecil Floyd Elem. a Title I school?
No, Cecil Floyd Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cecil Floyd Elem.?
67.1% of students at Cecil Floyd Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (417) 625-5320
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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