Gateway School vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 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
Jefferson Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
| Measure | Gateway School Joplin, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #978 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #41210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 11 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 5.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 25.8).
- •Gateway School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Gateway School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 12.1).
- •Jefferson Elem. is the larger school with 218 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 Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway School ranks higher (38.5 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 Gateway School and Jefferson Elem.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway School: 11. Jefferson Elem.: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway School and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Gateway School is unranked and Jefferson Elem. is 978th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).