KELSEY NORMAN ELEM.

www.joplinschools.org

300 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kelsey Norman Elementary School is a public school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving students within the Joplin Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its young learners. As part of the broader Joplin educational community, the school focuses on preparing students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while promoting inclusivity and community engagement.

The school is well-integrated into the Joplin Schools system, which prioritizes innovation, student well-being, and effective communication between faculty and families. Located on East 28th Street, Kelsey Norman serves as a foundational building block for students in the area, offering a range of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help children develop foundational literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or enrollment procedures, interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org).

300

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KELSEY NORMAN ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	32
Black	17
Asian	6
Two or More	50
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

White
184 (61.3%)
Two or More
50 (16.7%)
Hispanic
32 (10.7%)
Black
17 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.3%)
Asian
6 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)

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)625-5360
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 59