Kelsey Norman Elem. vs McKinley Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
McKinley Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Kelsey Norman Elem. Joplin, Missouri | McKinley Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,159 | #974 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21592 of 50,301 | #41084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 26.0).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 82.1%).
- •McKinley Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •McKinley Elem. is the larger school with 324 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 Kelsey Norman Elem. better than McKinley Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kelsey Norman Elem. ranks higher (55.1 vs 26.0 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 Kelsey Norman Elem. and McKinley Elem.?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelsey Norman Elem.: 300. McKinley Elem.: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelsey Norman Elem. and McKinley Elem. rank in Missouri?
Kelsey Norman Elem. is 539th of 1,159 and McKinley Elem. is 974th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).