Joplin Elem School

www.cps.edu

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Joplin Elementary School, located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing middle-school students for the transition to high school.

The school is situated on South Honore Street, an area characterized by its residential community feel. Like many schools in the CPS system, Joplin Elementary emphasizes community involvement and family engagement to support student success. While specific academic rankings and programs can fluctuate year to year based on district initiatives, the school remains committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses both the educational and personal growth needs of its students within the Chicago community.

331

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joplin Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	24
Black	307

Black
307 (92.7 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-3425
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 35

Grade 11 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joplin Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	32
Grade 7	33
Grade 8	35
Grade 11	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joplin Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	48%
Male	172	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)