Wilshire Park Elementary School serves 1,921 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,921 students
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
90%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School?
1,921 students attend Wilshire Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wilshire Park Elementary School students are White, 4% 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 Wilshire Park Elementary School?
Wilshire Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilshire Park Elementary School offer ?
Wilshire Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilshire Park Elementary School part of?
Wilshire Park Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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