Joplin R-Viii School District
- 1717 EAST 15TH ST
- JOPLIN, MO 64802
- (417) 625-5200
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.5% | 82.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,499 | $9,375 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.3 | 13.5 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,678 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 537 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,678 | 14.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 103 |
| Kindergarten Students | 691 |
| 1st Grade Students | 614 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 635 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 636 |
| 4th Grade Students | 611 |
| 5th Grade Students | 594 |
| 6th Grade Students | 544 |
| 7th Grade Students | 583 |
| 8th Grade Students | 538 |
| 9th Grade Students | 570 |
| 10th Grade Students | 583 |
| 11th Grade Students | 524 |
| 12th Grade Students | 533 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 136 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 156 |
| Hispanic | 456 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 510 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,501 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,978 |
| Female | 3,781 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 537 | 14.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 251 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 248 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 105 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 19 |
| Elementary | 9 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | 0.5 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | 11 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 409 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 67 |
| School Administrators | 24 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | - |
| Student Support Services | 44 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 266 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $67,737,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $45,723,000 | 67.5% |
| Property Tax | $26,571,000 | 39.2% |
| All Other Taxes | $1,599,000 | 2.4% |
| Other School Systems | $805,000 | 1.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $995,000 | 1.5% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,189,000 | 1.8% |
| School Lunch | $912,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,059,000 | 1.6% |
| Interest Earnings | $4,538,000 | 6.7% |
| Miscellaneous | $626,000 | 0.9% |
| NCES and Census Revenue | $7,429,000 | 11.0% |
| Total State Revenues | $14,927,000 | 22.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,956,000 | 17.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $354,000 | 0.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $513,000 | 0.8% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $727,000 | 1.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $22,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Programs | $629,000 | 0.9% |
| Other Programs | $726,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $7,087,000 | 10.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,312,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,552,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $499,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $45,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $231,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $32,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,867,000 | 2.8% |
| Through State - Other | $213,000 | 0.3% |
| Direct - Other | $335,000 | 0.5% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $56,037,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $35,301,000 | 63.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,092,000 | 32.3% |
| Student Support | $1,279,000 | 1.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,369,000 | 5.0% |
| General Administration Support | $1,068,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,658,000 | 3.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,819,000 | 10.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,579,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,320,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,644,000 | 4.7% |
| Food Services | $2,644,000 | 3.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 414 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 135 | 6.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Joplin R-Viii School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 19
- Students: 7,678
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 537
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School Reviews (Sort by) |
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| CECIL FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2201 West 24th
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 611 | 12.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 610 West F St
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 255 | 14.3 |  Review This School |
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| DUENWEG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
801 Irwin
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 126 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| DUQUESNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1301 South Duquesne Rd
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 180 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| EASTMORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1131 Highview
Joplin, MO Public | PK-5 | 323 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 East 19th St
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 256 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2020 Iowa
Joplin, MO Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
311 Gabby St Blvd
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 247 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
130 Mckinley
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 252 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| JOPLIN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2104 Indiana
Joplin, MO Public | 9-12 | 2,210 | 20.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| KELSEY NORMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1323 East 28th
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 264 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
611 Highland
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 276 | 12.6 | Review This School |
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| MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
310 West Eighth
Joplin, MO Public | 6-8 | 593 | 12.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
102 Gray
Joplin, MO Public | 6-8 | 503 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| ROYAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2100 Rolla St
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 316 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO Public | 6-8 | 569 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STAPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
101 East 41st St
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 480 | 14.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WASHINGTON EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1112 East 2nd St
Joplin, MO Public | PK | 87 | 6.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1001 West Seventh
Joplin, MO Public | KG-5 | 211 | 10.5 | Review This School |
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