Below Average
#1915 of 2,221 schools in MO
Jefferson Elem.
Elementary School · Joplin Schools · Joplin, MO
A Joplin Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 128, Joplin, MO 64802
- Math 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elem. score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Floyd Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Dover Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Irving ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 307 | 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.
Joplin Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Jefferson Elem. is listed in JOPLIN SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elem.
Jefferson Elem. is a public elementary school in Joplin, MO, part of Joplin Schools, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,915 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elem.
What grades does Jefferson Elem. serve?
Jefferson Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem. is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elem. rank in MO?
Jefferson Elem. ranks #1,915 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Jefferson Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Jefferson Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elem. has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson Elem. a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elem. a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elem.?
74.0% of students at Jefferson 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (417) 625-5355
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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