SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM.

www.joplinschools.org

407 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Soaring Heights Elementary is a public school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving as part of the Joplin Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while fostering a sense of community within the classroom.

Beyond core academics, Soaring Heights Elementary emphasizes the importance of holistic development, often integrating social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities into the student experience. The school works closely with families and the local Joplin community to ensure students have the resources they need to thrive. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic programs, the official district website at [joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

407

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	37
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

White
304 (74.7 %)
Two or More
41 (10.1 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.1 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.2 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	JOPLIN SCHOOLS
Phone:	(417)625-5330
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	47.2%
Male	215	52.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th