Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. vs Stapleton 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.
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.
Joplin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
311 students
Stapleton Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. Joplin, Missouri | Stapleton Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #405 of 1,159 |
| National rank | – | #16951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 58% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stapleton Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 69.8%).
- •Stapleton Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.4).
- •Stapleton Elem. is the larger school with 400 students compared with 311.
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 Stapleton 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 Stapleton Elem.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr.: 311. Stapleton Elem.: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. and Stapleton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked and Stapleton Elem. is 405th of 1,159 among other schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).