Jefferson Elementary

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Jefferson Elementary ranks 448 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Joplin, Missouri, serving 192 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Joplin Schools district, which is ranked 186 out of 376 districts in the state.

Jefferson Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. In the 2022-2023 school year, 51.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to 40.6% for the Joplin Schools district and 43.8% for Missouri. Additionally, 54.8% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Science, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school's racial makeup is less diverse, with a higher percentage of White students (75.52%) compared to surrounding schools. Despite its academic success, Jefferson Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, suggesting underlying challenges that may be impacting the school's overall performance.

Interestingly, while Jefferson Elementary has the highest spending per student among the schools analyzed, at $10,563 per student, it serves a predominantly low-income population, with 75% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 49.02% to 81.29%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Stapleton Elementary, which has a similar racial makeup but outperforms Jefferson Elementary in English Language Arts proficiency, and Eastmorland Elementary and McKinley Elementary, which have lower academic performance despite similar student demographics, the factors contributing to Jefferson Elementary's success and challenges become more apparent.

Detail:

Public K-5

130 McKinley
Joplin, MO 64802-0128

(417) 625-5355

District: Joplin Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
448^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,563

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North Middle
High:	Joplin High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 192

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Pacific Islander:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Joplin Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), two or more races (8.3%), Pacific Islander (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 10.1, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $10,563, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Joplin Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Joplin Schools 186^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	49.40	562^nd	1074	47.7%
2007	54.80	479^th	1080	55.6%
2008	53.82	500^th	1084	53.9%
2009	44.78	656^th	1053	37.7%
2010	52.37	545^th	1066	48.9%
2011	30.97	854^th	1088	21.5%
2012	23.82	928^th	1085	14.5%
2013	11.99	1031^st	1108	6.9%
2014	8.41	1026^th	1089	5.8%
2015	16.40	937^th	1058	11.4%
2016	13.69	771^st	865	10.9%
2017	23.12	861^st	1032	16.6%
2018	30.34	762^nd	1045	27.1%
2019	21.52	875^th	1052	16.8%
2021	45.93	503^rd	901	44.2%
2022	29.42	654^th	908	28.0%
2023	50.85	448^th	898	50.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.64	543^rd	887	38.8%
2019	27.42	754^th	907	16.9%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.95	738^th	898	17.8%
2019	11.41	884^th	917	3.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252	252
1992	207	5	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	217
1993	202	1	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	213
1994	193	2	2	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	215
1995	216	4	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	233
1996	216	4	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	233
1997	228	7	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	248
1998	216	9	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	246
1999	228	6	1	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	240	12	1	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	266
2001	215	7	0	20	10	n/a	n/a	0	252
2002	249	11	0	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	287
2003	249	11	0	18	9	n/a	n/a	0	287
2004	233	7	0	16	7	n/a	n/a	0	263
2005	216	10	0	23	8	n/a	n/a	0	257
2006	222	16	0	23	12	n/a	n/a	0	273
2007	234	14	0	27	11	n/a	n/a	0	286
2008	215	13	1	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	264
2009	199	14	1	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	241
2010	202	26	1	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	252
2011	227	17	0	15	2	0	0	0	261
2012	247	11	0	13	2	0	3	0	276
2013	242	5	0	19	3	1	5	0	275
2014	238	11	0	15	3	3	2	0	272
2015	221	11	0	14	4	1	11	0	262
2016	216	3	1	15	5	1	9	0	250
2017	201	3	1	14	7	0	9	0	235
2018	200	4	2	19	5	1	11	0	242
2019	160	1	2	14	3	0	16	0	196
2020	148	3	2	8	4	1	25	0	191
2021	152	5	1	7	4	1	17	0	187
2022	155	7	1	10	4	2	16	0	195
2023	145	6	1	9	4	11	16	0	192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	252	17.3	14.5	61.9
1992	217	16.2	13.3	76.5
1993	213	13.5	15.8	71.4
1994	215	14.4	14.9	69.3
1995	233	15.8	14.7	75.1
1996	233	15.8	14.7	75.1
1997	248	18.1	13.7	60.1
1998	246	19.0	12.9	61
1999	253	19.2	13.2	68.8
2000	266	19.8	13.4	69.9
2001	252	19.2	13.1	69.8
2002	287	19.3	14.9	70
2003	287	19.3	14.9	70
2004	263	19.5	13.5	74.1
2005	257	19.9	12.9	75.5
2006	273	19.7	13.9	70.7
2007	286	18.6	15.4	73.1
2008	264	19.7	13.4	70.1
2009	241	19.7	12.2	71
2010	252	19.2	13.0	72.2
2011	261	18.4	14.1	82.8
2012	276	20.4	13.4	79.7
2013	275	20.1	13.6	81.5
2014	272	20.1	13.4	78.3
2015	262	20.0	13.1	79
2016	250	20.0	12.5	70
2017	235	18.8	12.4	74.9
2018	242	18.6	12.9	72.7
2019	196	17.6	11.0	64.3
2020	191	18.1	10.5	74.3
2021	187	18.1	10.2	72.2
2022	195	18.9	10.2	73.8
2023	192	19.0	10.1	75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	252	17.3	14.5	61.9
1992	217	16.2	13.3	76.5
1993	213	13.5	15.8	71.4
1994	215	14.4	14.9	69.3
1995	233	15.8	14.7	75.1
1996	233	15.8	14.7	75.1
1997	248	18.1	13.7	60.1
1998	246	19.0	12.9	61
1999	253	19.2	13.2	68.8
2000	266	19.8	13.4	69.9
2001	252	19.2	13.1	69.8
2002	287	19.3	14.9	70
2003	287	19.3	14.9	70
2004	263	19.5	13.5	74.1
2005	257	19.9	12.9	75.5
2006	273	19.7	13.9	70.7
2007	286	18.6	15.4	73.1
2008	264	19.7	13.4	70.1
2009	241	19.7	12.2	71
2010	252	19.2	13.0	72.2
2011	261	18.4	14.1	82.8
2012	276	20.4	13.4	79.7
2013	275	20.1	13.6	81.5
2014	272	20.1	13.4	78.3
2015	262	20.0	13.1	79
2016	250	20.0	12.5	70
2017	235	18.8	12.4	74.9
2018	242	18.6	12.9	72.7
2019	196	17.6	11.0	64.3
2020	191	18.1	10.5	74.3
2021	187	18.1	10.2	72.2
2022	195	18.9	10.2	73.8
2023	192	19.0	10.1	75

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$538 (6.0%)	$8,429 (94.0%)	$8,967
2020	$826 (8.8%)	$8,511 (91.2%)	$9,336
2021	$3,433 (36.4%)	$6,004 (63.6%)	$9,438
2022	$1,357 (12.8%)	$9,206 (87.2%)	$10,562

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 875^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 448^th of 898 Elementary schools	33.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)	29.6	16.2	13.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joplin Schools)	38	35.1	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)	20.6	51.8	31.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joplin Schools)	34.5	40.6	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)	29.5	42	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joplin Schools)	41.4	31.8	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)	45.3	54.8	9.5%
5th Grade Science (Joplin Schools)	36.7	37.5	0.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	196	192	2%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	14	9	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	11
White	160	145	9.4%
Two or More Races	16	16
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.3%	75%	10.7%

Schools Near Jefferson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-5	130 McKinley	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5355	192	19	10.1	75.0%	145 (75.5%)	6 (3.1%)	9 (4.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	11 (5.7%)	16 (8.3%)	50.9	448^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.1%		29.4	654^th of 908 public elementary schools	28.0%	206		51.8		54.8	16.2			$10,563	$1,357	$9,206
Dover Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	110 N Main Street	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 625-5380	351	27	12.9	72.9%	251 (71.5%)	11 (3.1%)	33 (9.4%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	8 (2.3%)	41 (11.7%)	53.8	409^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.5%					(n/a)	34.9	40.7	41.0	32.8	52.4		45.9
Cecil Floyd Elementary	Public	K-5	2201 W 24th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5320	497	44	11.4	66.4%	347 (69.8%)	12 (2.4%)	66 (13.3%)	6 (1.2%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	57 (11.5%)	52.3	429^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.2%		36	590^th of 908 public elementary schools	35.0%	161	32.9	42.1	36.1	46.4	34.1	46.7	48.5	$9,047	$1,603	$7,444
Irving Elementary	Public	K-5	2901 McClelland Blvd	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5350	527	43	12.1	67.4%	266 (50.5%)	14 (2.7%)	110 (20.9%)	35 (6.6%)	5 (0.9%)	33 (6.3%)	64 (12.1%)	32.5	637^th of 898 public elementary schools	29.1%		33.4	621^st of 908 public elementary schools	31.6%	16	28.7	31.1	36.5	28.2	27.9	31.8	34.9	$9,270	$1,307	$7,963
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-5	610 S Forest	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5365	310	28	11.0	81.3%	207 (66.8%)	28 (9.0%)	35 (11.3%)	8 (2.6%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.4%)	45.1	509^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.3%		35.7	592^nd of 908 public elementary schools	34.8%	83	45.3	39.6	41.9	32.2	28.9			$9,794	$1,282	$8,513
Royal Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Rolla St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5370	244	22	11.3	65.2%	163 (66.8%)	4 (1.6%)	41 (16.8%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	28 (11.5%)	46.7	494^th of 898 public elementary schools	45.0%		36.7	580^th of 908 public elementary schools	36.1%	86	37.0	33.4	37.2		43.4	47.6	32.5	$8,834	$1,315	$7,519
Kelsey Norman Elementary	Public	K-5	1323 E 28th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5360	301	20	15.2	58.1%	196 (65.1%)	20 (6.6%)	28 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	46 (15.3%)	51.2	443^rd of 898 public elementary schools	50.7%		53.2	425^th of 908 public elementary schools	53.2%	18	44.9	54.2	37.8	36.1	34.7		37.7	$8,620	$1,319	$7,301
Stapleton Elementary	Public	K-5	101 E 41st St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5375	410	30	13.6	49.0%	305 (74.4%)	18 (4.4%)	27 (6.6%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	47 (11.5%)	68	273^rd of 898 public elementary schools	69.6%		66.1	285^th of 908 public elementary schools	68.6%	12	38.3	46.3	54.1	50.0	51.6	52.2	50.0	$8,909	$3,145	$5,764
Eastmorland Elementary	Public	K-5	1131 Highview	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5340	244	23	10.7	67.6%	158 (64.8%)	11 (4.5%)	26 (10.7%)	4 (1.6%)	7 (2.9%)	15 (6.1%)	23 (9.4%)	36.9	590^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.3%		30.4	650^th of 908 public elementary schools	28.4%	60	34.2	34.9		36.4	26.8	39.5		$10,479	$1,689	$8,790
Eugene Field Elementary	Public	4	510 S Oronogo	Webb City	64870	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 673-6040	191	13	14.6	57.1%	146 (76.4%)	3 (1.6%)	17 (8.9%)	5 (2.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.4%)								(n/a)		63.7				70.4		$8,765	$430	$8,336

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary?

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 76% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Pacific Islander, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?

Jefferson Elementary ranks 448^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Middle
High : Joplin High

What district is Jefferson Elementary in?

Joplin Schools

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