Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stapleton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stapleton Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stapleton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stapleton Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stapleton Elementary School's ranking?
Stapleton Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Stapleton Elementary School often compared to?
Stapleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelsey Norman Elementary School, Carl Junction Primary K-1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Stapleton Elementary School?
411 students attend Stapleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Stapleton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stapleton Elementary School?
Stapleton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stapleton Elementary School offer ?
Stapleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stapleton Elementary School part of?
Stapleton Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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