Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. vs Kelsey Norman Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Joplin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. Joplin, Missouri | Kelsey Norman Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #539 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #21592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 69.8%).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is the larger school with 311 students compared with 300.
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 Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. better than Kelsey Norman Elem.?
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 Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. and Kelsey Norman Elem.?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.: 311. Kelsey Norman Elem.: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. and Kelsey Norman Elem. rank in Missouri?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked and Kelsey Norman Elem. is 539th of 1,159 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).