COLUMBIA ELEM.
COLUMBIA ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JOPLIN SCHOOLS school district, located in JOPLIN, MO with about 226 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, COLUMBIA ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Columbia Elementary School is a public school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving students within the Joplin Schools district. Situated at 610 W F St, the school is part of a larger community-focused district dedicated to providing foundational education for elementary-aged children in the area. Like other schools in the Joplin district, Columbia Elementary emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.
As a member of the Joplin Schools system, Columbia Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by the district to prepare students for middle school transitions. The school serves as a local hub for families in the neighborhood, often focusing on fostering community engagement and providing extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or academic calendars can find detailed information on the official district website at http://www.joplinschools.org.
For more information, contact COLUMBIA ELEM. at (417) 625-5325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JOPLIN, MO 64802-0128
(417) 625-5325
http://www.joplinschools.org
COLUMBIA ELEM. is a public Title I school in JOPLIN, MO with about 226 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOPLIN SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 226
- Teachers:
- 18.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 226 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBIA ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.