Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelsey Norman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kelsey Norman Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kelsey Norman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelsey Norman Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
69%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelsey Norman Elementary School's ranking?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kelsey Norman Elementary School often compared to?
Kelsey Norman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stapleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Kelsey Norman Elementary School?
286 students attend Kelsey Norman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kelsey Norman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelsey Norman Elementary School?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kelsey Norman Elementary School offer ?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kelsey Norman Elementary School part of?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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