JEFFERSON ELEM.
JEFFERSON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JOPLIN SCHOOLS school district, located in JOPLIN, MO with about 242 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, JEFFERSON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located at 130 McKinley in Joplin, Missouri, serving students within the Joplin Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By aligning with the broader mission of Joplin Schools, Jefferson Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated instructional support.
The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes technology integration, student well-being, and inclusive educational practices. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, and enrollment information can visit their official district website at [www.joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org). As a neighborhood school, Jefferson Elementary plays a key role in the local Joplin community by providing foundational education and resources to its student body.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEM. at (417) 625-5355 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) 625-5355
http://www.joplinschools.org
JEFFERSON ELEM. is a public Title I school in JOPLIN, MO with about 242 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOPLIN SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 242
- Teachers:
- 18.68
- 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 242 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.