Joplin Early Childhood Center
Tel:
(417) 625-5290
Joplin Early Childhood Center serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Joplin Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Joplin Early Childhood Center's student population of 162 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 162 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Joplin Early Childhood Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 4% | 16% |
| White | 74% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joplin Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joplin Early Childhood Center is Franklin Technology Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Central Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Joplin West Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 226 students
0.5 miles
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380 0.5 K-5 226 - Joplin North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
0.7 miles
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270 0.7 6-8 589 - Joplin Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 226 students
1.1 miles
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325 1.1 K-5 226 - Joplin Franklin Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.1 miles
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260 1.1 9-12 n/a - Joplin Joplin High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,189 students
1.2 miles
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230 1.2 9-12 2,189
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