Jefferson Elem. vs Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Joplin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem. Joplin, Missouri | Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #978 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #41210 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 218 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 80.3%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.4).
- •Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is the larger school with 311 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 Jefferson Elem. better than Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Elem. and Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem.: 218. Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem. and Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Jefferson Elem. is 978th of 1,159 and Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).