Joplin Elementary School
Tel:
(208)855-4345
- Joplin Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24%.
School Overview
- Joplin Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joplin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joplin Elementary School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #100 out of 656 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 18% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 82% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.30 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joint No. 2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joplin Elementary School is Centennial High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lowell Scott Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cecil D Andrus Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boise Centennial High School Grades: 9-12 | 1804 students
0.6 miles
12400 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208)855-4250 0.6 9-12 1804 - Boise Cecil D Andrus Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 668 students
0.7 miles
6100 Park Meadow Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208)939-3400 0.7 PK-5 668 - Boise Gateway School Of Language & Culture Grades: PK-5 | 335 students
0.8 miles
10901 Mcmillan
Boise, ID 83713
(208)855-4475 0.8 PK-5 335 - Boise Pioneer School Of The Arts Grades: PK-5 | 693 students
0.9 miles
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208)855-4100 0.9 PK-5 693 - Boise Frontier Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 365 students
1.1 miles
11851 Musket Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208)350-4190 1.1 PK-5 365
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