Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stapleton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stapleton Elementary School's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Stapleton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stapleton Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stapleton Elementary School's ranking?
Stapleton Elementary School is ranked #606 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Stapleton Elementary School often compared to?
Stapleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelsey Norman Elementary School, Irving Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Stapleton Elementary School?
399 students attend Stapleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Stapleton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stapleton Elementary School?
Stapleton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stapleton Elementary School offer ?
Stapleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stapleton Elementary School part of?
Stapleton Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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