JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.
JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the JOPLIN SCHOOLS school district, located in JOPLIN, MO with about 162 students. With about 11 teachers, JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
The Joplin Early Childhood Center, located at 202 Malloy Circle in Joplin, Missouri, serves as a specialized educational hub within the Joplin Schools district dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. By focusing exclusively on early childhood education, the center provides a foundational environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school. The facility emphasizes age-appropriate curricula that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, helping students build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.
As a key component of the Joplin Schools system, the center utilizes the resources and professional standards of the larger district to provide high-quality instruction in a supportive setting. The school is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and exploration, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive a strong start to their educational journey. For families interested in enrollment, specific programming details, or information regarding school policies, the district’s official website at [www.joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org) serves as the primary portal for resources and updates.
For more information, contact JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. at (417) 625-5290 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) 625-5290
http://www.joplinschools.org
JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is a public school in JOPLIN, MO with about 162 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOPLIN SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 162
- Teachers:
- 11.75
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 162 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Female
- 34.6%
- Male
- 65.4%
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.