Overview
JEFFERSON ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in JOPLIN, Missouri. The school enrolls 218 students. It is part of the JOPLIN SCHOOLS district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
218 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictJOPLIN SCHOOLS
County29097
CityJOPLIN
ZIP64802
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291635000779
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment218
White72.5%
Hispanic / Latino11.5%
Black / African American4.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
Two or More Races6.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)