STAPLETON ELEM.

www.joplinschools.org

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stapleton Elementary School is a public institution serving the Joplin R-VIII School District in Joplin, Missouri. Located at 101 E 41st St, the school is part of a larger district-wide network that emphasizes academic achievement, community engagement, and the development of foundational skills for primary-grade students. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners, typically fostering a strong connection between staff, students, and local families.

Being part of the Joplin Schools system, Stapleton Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to modern educational standards. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with social-emotional development. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or current academic initiatives, the district’s official website at [www.joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org) serves as the central hub for administrative updates and resources.

400

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STAPLETON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	37
Black	25
Asian	10
Two or More	40
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	23

White
258 (64.5%)
Two or More
40 (10.0%)
Hispanic
37 (9.2%)
Black
25 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
23 (5.8%)
Asian
10 (2.5%)
American Indian
7 (1.8%)

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)625-5375
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 73

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 68