Kelsey Norman Elem. vs Stapleton Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 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
Stapleton Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Kelsey Norman Elem. Joplin, Missouri | Stapleton Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,159 | #405 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21592 of 50,301 | #16951 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stapleton Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 55.1).
- •Kelsey Norman Elem. does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Stapleton Elem. does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Stapleton Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 63.7%).
- •Stapleton Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Stapleton Elem. is the larger school with 400 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 Stapleton Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Stapleton Elem. ranks higher (61.8 vs 55.1 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 Stapleton Elem.?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelsey Norman Elem.: 300. Stapleton Elem.: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelsey Norman Elem. and Stapleton Elem. rank in Missouri?
Kelsey Norman Elem. is 539th of 1,159 and Stapleton Elem. is 405th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).