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Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
School · Joplin Schools · Joplin, MO
A school in Joplin, MO serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
PO BOX 128, Joplin, MO 64802
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 14 schools in Joplin.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joplin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| St Marys Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Independent Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Joplin Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is listed in JOPLIN SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is a public school in Joplin, MO, part of Joplin Schools, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,151 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
What grades does Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. serve?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. rank in MO?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. ranks #2,151 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. a charter school?
No, Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
67.0% of students at Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jasper County
- Phone
- (417) 625-5290
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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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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