Joplin Early Childhood Center serves 297 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joplin Early Childhood Center's student population of 297 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joplin Early Childhood Center is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
73%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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
How many students attend Joplin Early Childhood Center?
297 students attend Joplin Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Joplin Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joplin Early Childhood Center?
Joplin Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joplin Early Childhood Center offer ?
Joplin Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joplin Early Childhood Center part of?
Joplin Early Childhood Center is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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