JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

JOPLIN SCHOOLS
2825 S MCCLELLAND BLVD
JOPLIN, MO 64802
291 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
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.
291
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (70.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (10.3 %)
  • Asian
    13 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: JOPLIN SCHOOLS
Phone: (417)625-5290
Website: http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 169
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 291
Gender Ratio
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