B
Good
73/100

Stapleton Elem.

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 101 E 41ST ST, Joplin, MO 64802
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 65th percentile in Missouri
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.02 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 52nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
399
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%65/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%52/100Students gain 1.02 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 53rd percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+11 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+12 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading +5 pts, math +4 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +10 pts, math +9 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 101 E 41ST ST
City Joplin
ZIP Code 64802
District 2916350
NCES School ID 291635000791
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64802

Understanding the community around Stapleton Elem. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income N/A
Poverty Rate N/A
Households Earning $100K+ N/A

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%
High School or Higher N/A

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied N/A
Renter-Occupied N/A
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stapleton Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.4%
Two or More Races 10.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
Black 4.3%
Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 399
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stapleton Elem.?
Stapleton Elem. has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Stapleton Elem.?
Stapleton Elem. has 399 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Stapleton Elem. serve?
Stapleton Elem. serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Stapleton Elem. receive per student?
Stapleton Elem. receives $13,777 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026