JEFFERSON ELEM.

www.joplinschools.org

218 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located at 130 McKinley in Joplin, Missouri, serving students within the Joplin Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By aligning with the broader mission of Joplin Schools, Jefferson Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated instructional support.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district framework that prioritizes technology integration, student well-being, and inclusive educational practices. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, and enrollment information can visit their official district website at [www.joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org). As a neighborhood school, Jefferson Elementary plays a key role in the local Joplin community by providing foundational education and resources to its student body.

218

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	25
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
158 (72.5%)
Hispanic
25 (11.5%)
Two or More
14 (6.4%)
Black
10 (4.6%)
American Indian
7 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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)625-5355
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 32