MCKINLEY ELEM.

www.joplinschools.org

324 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McKinley Elementary School is a public primary school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving as part of the Joplin Schools district. Situated at 610 S. Forest, the school provides educational services for students in the local community, emphasizing foundational learning and academic development within a structured public school environment.

As a member of the Joplin Schools system, McKinley Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources, curriculum standards, and commitment to student success. The school plays an integral role in the neighborhood, fostering a community-focused learning atmosphere aimed at preparing elementary-aged children for their future educational endeavors. For specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or administrative details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org).

324

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCKINLEY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	42
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	45
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	10

White
197 (60.8%)
Two or More
45 (13.9%)
Hispanic
42 (13.0%)
Black
15 (4.6%)
American Indian
11 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
10 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

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)625-5365
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 56

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 56