West Central Elementary School
Tel:
(417)625-5380
- West Central Elementary School serves 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
Top Placements
West Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Central Elementary School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 208 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Central Elementary School is 0.45, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1962 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| Black | 4% | 16% |
| White | 73% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.45 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | JOPLIN SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Central Elementary School is Gateway School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Joplin North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 565 students
0.4 miles
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5270 0.4 6-8 565 - Joplin Joplin Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 223 students
0.5 miles
202 Malloy Cir
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5290 0.5 PK 223 - Joplin Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 237 students
1.0 miles
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5325 1.0 K-5 237 - Joplin Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 235 students
1.0 miles
130 Mckinley
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5355 1.0 K-5 235 - Joplin Gateway School Grades: 5-12 | 16 students
1.1 miles
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417)629-3410 1.1 5-12 16
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