Duquesne Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO 64802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Duquesne Elementary School serves 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(10-11)
35-39%
54%
(10-11)
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
9%
9%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
15%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
75%
67%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
25%
0.42

Showing 2003–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Duquesne Elementary School?
174 students attend Duquesne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Duquesne Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duquesne Elementary School?
Duquesne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Duquesne Elementary School offer ?
Duquesne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Duquesne Elementary School part of?
Duquesne Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools.

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