Cecil Floyd Elem. vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Floyd Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
Jefferson Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
| Measure | Cecil Floyd Elem. Joplin, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #899 of 1,159 | #978 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #35958 of 50,301 | #41210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 532 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 25.8).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 80.3%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Cecil Floyd Elem. is the larger school with 532 students compared with 218.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cecil Floyd Elem. better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Cecil Floyd Elem. ranks higher (33.9 vs 25.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cecil Floyd Elem. and Jefferson Elem.?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cecil Floyd Elem.: 532. Jefferson Elem.: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cecil Floyd Elem. and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cecil Floyd Elem. is 899th of 1,159 and Jefferson Elem. is 978th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).