Gateway School vs Irving Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway School
Joplin · Public high · Grades 5–12
11 students
Irving Elementary
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Gateway School Joplin, Missouri | Irving Elementary Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #892 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #35711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 11 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 66.6% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 34.3).
- •Irving Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 72.7%).
- •Gateway School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 11.4).
- •Irving Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 11.
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 Gateway School better than Irving Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway School ranks higher (38.5 vs 34.3 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 Gateway School and Irving Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway School: 11. Irving Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway School and Irving Elementary rank in Missouri?
Gateway School is unranked and Irving Elementary is 892nd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).