Very Good
#347 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Stapleton Elem.
Elementary School · Joplin Schools · Joplin, MO
A Joplin Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO BOX 128, Joplin, MO 64802
- Math 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stapleton Elem. score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Stapleton 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 22Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Kelsey Norman Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 46 | 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
- #2 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
Stapleton Elem. is listed in JOPLIN SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stapleton Elem.
Stapleton Elem. is a public elementary school in Joplin, MO, part of Joplin Schools, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stapleton Elem.
What grades does Stapleton Elem. serve?
Stapleton Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stapleton Elem.?
Stapleton Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stapleton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Stapleton Elem. is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stapleton Elem. rank in MO?
Stapleton Elem. ranks #347 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Stapleton Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Stapleton Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Stapleton Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stapleton Elem. has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stapleton Elem. a charter school?
No, Stapleton Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stapleton Elem. a Title I school?
No, Stapleton Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stapleton Elem.?
48.4% of students at Stapleton 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
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (417) 625-5375
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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