SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM.

www.joplinschools.org

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Soaring Heights Elementary is a public school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving as part of the Joplin Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for future educational success while fostering a sense of community within the classroom.

Beyond core academics, Soaring Heights Elementary emphasizes the importance of holistic development, often integrating social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities into the student experience. The school works closely with families and the local Joplin community to ensure students have the resources they need to thrive. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic programs, the official district website at [joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org) serves as the primary resource for parents and community members.

395

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	48
Black	14
Asian	11
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	15

White
269 (68.1%)
Hispanic
48 (12.2%)
Two or More
35 (8.9%)
Pacific Islander
15 (3.8%)
Black
14 (3.5%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JOPLIN SCHOOLS
Phone:	(417)625-5330
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 54