Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.'s student population of 264 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is 0.51, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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
How many students attend Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
264 students attend Joplin Early Childhood Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. offer ?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. part of?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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