Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Royal Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Royal Heights Elementary serves the northern part of Joplin, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Heights Elementary School's student population of 277 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Royal Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Heights Elementary School is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
3%
15%
White
65%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Royal Heights Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Royal Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Royal Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Royal Heights Elementary School?
277 students attend Royal Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Royal Heights Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Royal Heights Elementary School?
Royal Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Royal Heights Elementary School offer ?
Royal Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Heights Elementary School part of?
Royal Heights Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools.
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