IRVING ELEMENTARY

www.joplinschools.org

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Irving Elementary School is a public school serving students in the Joplin, Missouri, school district. Located on McClelland Boulevard, the school functions as a foundational part of the local educational community, dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for their future academic endeavors. As part of the Joplin Schools system, it adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering student growth, academic excellence, and personal development.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By partnering with families and the surrounding Joplin community, Irving Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space that addresses the unique needs of its student population. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the school’s information is centralized through the official Joplin Schools website.

434

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IRVING ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	57
Black	22
Asian	8
Two or More	52
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	13

White
274 (63.1%)
Hispanic
57 (13.1%)
Two or More
52 (12.0%)
Black
22 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)
American Indian
8 (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)625-5350
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 16

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 69