Stapleton Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Joplin, Missouri 64802 · Joplin Schools
#405 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#16951 of 50,301 nationally
About Stapleton Elem.
Stapleton Elem. is a public elementary located in Joplin, in the Joplin Schools school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 400 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 405th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 400.
There are 16 schools in Joplin; Stapleton Elem. ranks 1st of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Stapleton Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Stapleton Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Middle
Joplin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students · 1.6 km away
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students · 2.0 km away
Irving Elementary
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students · 2.1 km away
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Joplin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students · 2.3 km away
Joplin High
Joplin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,288 students · 2.7 km away
Cecil Floyd Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students · 3.4 km away
Gateway School
Joplin · Public high · Grades 5–12
11 students · 3.5 km away
Eastmorland Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students · 4.7 km away
McKinley Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 4.8 km away
North Middle
Joplin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
549 students · 5.2 km away
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Thomas Hart Benton Elem.
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401 students
Longview Farm Elem.
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Oak Brook Elem.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stapleton Elem. a good school?
Stapleton Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #405 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Stapleton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Stapleton Elem. ranks #405 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #16951 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Stapleton Elem.?
Stapleton Elem. had 400 students in 2025.
Is Stapleton Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Stapleton Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Stapleton Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Stapleton Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.