Kelsey Norman Elementary

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Kelsey Norman Elementary ranks 463 rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kelsey Norman Elementary is a public elementary school in Joplin, Missouri, serving 301 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Joplin Schools district, which is ranked 171 out of 386 districts in the state.

Kelsey Norman Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with some grade levels and subjects outperforming the district and state averages, while others underperform. The school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, the school has shown strong performance for its low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 5% of Missouri elementary schools in this category in 2017-2018.

Compared to nearby schools in the Joplin Schools district, Kelsey Norman Elementary's performance has been mixed, with some schools, like Jefferson Elementary, outperforming it in certain grade levels and subjects, while others, like Soaring Heights Elementary, have underperformed. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802-0128

(417) 625-5360

District: Joplin Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
463^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,620

Students who attend Kelsey Norman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Middle
High:	Joplin High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 283

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

Two or more races:

13.4%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kelsey Norman Elementary ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), two or more races (13.4%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kelsey Norman Elementary is 14. 8 elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Kelsey Norman Elementary employs 20.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelsey Norman Elementary is $8,620. 7 elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kelsey Norman Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Joplin Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Joplin Schools 171^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kelsey Norman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kelsey Norman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	75.60	172^nd	1074	84.0%
2007	78.07	146^th	1080	86.5%
2008	81.79	115^th	1084	89.4%
2009	75.65	184^th	1053	82.5%
2010	78.71	166^th	1066	84.4%
2011	48.98	626^th	1088	42.5%
2012	66.91	335^th	1085	69.1%
2013	56.78	482^nd	1108	56.5%
2014	78.19	172^nd	1089	84.2%
2015	81.85	154^th	1058	85.4%
2016	81.61	136^th	865	84.3%
2017	68.38	316^th	1032	69.4%
2018	74.07	233^rd	1045	77.7%
2019	64.10	351^st	1052	66.6%
2021	65.74	294^th	901	67.4%
2022	53.23	425^th	908	53.2%
2023	51.25	443^rd	898	50.7%
2024	48.76	463^rd	906	48.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelsey Norman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.27	51^st	887	94.3%
2019	76.24	113^th	907	87.5%

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Rank History for White students at Kelsey Norman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	59.21	341^st	898	62.0%
2019	51.40	416^th	917	54.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kelsey Norman Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	289	289
1992	291	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	299
1993	281	3	3	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	295
1994	266	5	3	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	284
1995	281	1	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	295
1996	281	1	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	295
1997	271	7	3	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	292
1998	246	7	8	4	12	n/a	n/a	0	277
1999	246	6	9	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	273
2000	249	3	10	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	274
2001	257	8	6	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	286
2002	258	10	7	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	287
2003	258	10	7	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	287
2004	244	10	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	263
2005	256	7	6	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	275
2006	251	10	5	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	272
2007	257	7	6	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	285
2008	247	10	4	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	274
2009	233	17	7	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	273
2010	226	15	7	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	264
2011	240	16	6	12	9	0	0	0	283
2012	208	9	5	11	7	0	1	0	241
2013	207	13	5	7	6	2	9	0	249
2014	222	9	4	12	7	0	15	0	269
2015	212	7	4	16	9	1	19	0	268
2016	212	2	4	10	5	1	18	0	252
2017	213	2	6	7	10	1	23	0	262
2018	252	8	8	9	7	2	29	0	315
2019	228	11	3	9	6	0	29	0	286
2020	227	11	4	20	4	0	36	0	302
2021	217	13	4	15	5	0	35	0	289
2022	198	14	4	21	7	1	41	0	286
2023	196	20	1	28	9	1	46	0	301
2024	179	17	4	29	6	10	38	0	283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kelsey Norman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	289	14.9	19.3	10.7
1992	299	14.1	21.2	12.4
1993	295	14.0	21.1	16.6
1994	284	14.3	19.9	18
1995	295	15.1	19.5	25.1
1996	295	15.1	19.5	25.1
1997	292	15.0	19.5	24.3
1998	277	15.0	18.5	20.9
1999	273	15.3	17.8	26
2000	274	18.0	15.2	32.5
2001	286	18.0	15.9	33.2
2002	287	16.9	17.0	40.1
2003	287	16.9	17.0	40.1
2004	263	16.7	15.7	39.9
2005	275	16.7	16.5	40
2006	272	17.2	15.8	42.3
2007	285	16.1	17.7	47.4
2008	274	17.7	15.5	44.5
2009	273	17.5	15.5	45.1
2010	264	17.7	14.9	47.3
2011	283	17.3	16.3	49.5
2012	241	16.3	14.7	56.4
2013	249	17.6	14.1	51
2014	269	16.5	16.2	58.4
2015	268	17.0	15.7	57.5
2016	252	17.0	14.8	49.6
2017	262	15.9	16.4	51.9
2018	315	17.5	17.9	52.7
2019	286	18.5	15.4	50
2020	302	18.8	16.0	47.7
2021	289	18.1	15.8	54.7
2022	286	19.4	14.7	51
2023	301	19.7	15.2	58.1
2024	283	20.1	14.0	60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kelsey Norman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	289	14.9	19.3	10.7
1992	299	14.1	21.2	12.4
1993	295	14.0	21.1	16.6
1994	284	14.3	19.9	18
1995	295	15.1	19.5	25.1
1996	295	15.1	19.5	25.1
1997	292	15.0	19.5	24.3
1998	277	15.0	18.5	20.9
1999	273	15.3	17.8	26
2000	274	18.0	15.2	32.5
2001	286	18.0	15.9	33.2
2002	287	16.9	17.0	40.1
2003	287	16.9	17.0	40.1
2004	263	16.7	15.7	39.9
2005	275	16.7	16.5	40
2006	272	17.2	15.8	42.3
2007	285	16.1	17.7	47.4
2008	274	17.7	15.5	44.5
2009	273	17.5	15.5	45.1
2010	264	17.7	14.9	47.3
2011	283	17.3	16.3	49.5
2012	241	16.3	14.7	56.4
2013	249	17.6	14.1	51
2014	269	16.5	16.2	58.4
2015	268	17.0	15.7	57.5
2016	252	17.0	14.8	49.6
2017	262	15.9	16.4	51.9
2018	315	17.5	17.9	52.7
2019	286	18.5	15.4	50
2020	302	18.8	16.0	47.7
2021	289	18.1	15.8	54.7
2022	286	19.4	14.7	51
2023	301	19.7	15.2	58.1
2024	283	20.1	14.0	60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelsey Norman Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$632 (9.2%)	$6,271 (90.8%)	$6,903
2020	$849 (11.6%)	$6,497 (88.4%)	$7,346
2021	$1,286 (18.2%)	$5,788 (81.8%)	$7,074
2022	$1,319 (15.3%)	$7,301 (84.7%)	$8,620

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelsey Norman Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 351^st of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 443^rd of 898 Elementary schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kelsey Norman Elementary)	58.1	44.9	13.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joplin Schools)	31	37	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kelsey Norman Elementary)	48.8	34.7	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joplin Schools)	38	35.1	2.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kelsey Norman Elementary)	48.9	54.2	5.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joplin Schools)	34.5	40.6	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kelsey Norman Elementary)	57.5	33.9	23.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joplin Schools)	41.4	31.8	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kelsey Norman Elementary)	58.8	37.8	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joplin Schools)	27.1	38.9	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Kelsey Norman Elementary)	51	36.1	14.9%
5th Grade Science (Joplin Schools)	36.7	37.5	0.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kelsey Norman Elementary)	43.2	37.7	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joplin Schools)	41.6	42.1	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	301	5.2%
African American	11	20	81.8%
American Indian	6	9	50%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	9	28	211.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	228	196	14%
Two or More Races	29	46	58.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	58.1%	8.1%

Schools Near Kelsey Norman Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kelsey Norman Elementary	Public	K-5	1323 E 28th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5360	283	20	14.0	60.1%	179 (63.3%)	17 (6.0%)	29 (10.2%)	4 (1.4%)	6 (2.1%)	10 (3.5%)	38 (13.4%)	48.8	463^rd of 906 public elementary schools	48.9%		51.2	443^rd of 898 public elementary schools	50.7%	20	20.0	47.0				49.0	44.2	$8,620	$1,319	$7,301
Stapleton Elementary	Public	K-5	101 E 41st St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5375	399	31	12.8	48.4%	289 (72.4%)	17 (4.3%)	27 (6.8%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.0%)	14 (3.5%)	41 (10.3%)	53.8	410^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.7%		68	273^rd of 898 public elementary schools	69.6%	137	40.8	42.4	38.8		45.6	42.1	41.5	$8,909	$3,145	$5,764
Eastmorland Elementary	Public	K-5	1131 Highview	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5340	252	21	11.9	67.1%	156 (61.9%)	7 (2.8%)	28 (11.1%)	4 (1.6%)	7 (2.8%)	16 (6.3%)	34 (13.5%)	52.2	429^th of 906 public elementary schools	52.6%		36.9	590^th of 898 public elementary schools	34.3%	161	40.5	27.5	50.0	40.0	37.0		47.3	$10,479	$1,689	$8,790
Irving Elementary	Public	K-5	2901 McClelland Blvd	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5350	441	38	11.6	63.7%	287 (65.1%)	15 (3.4%)	62 (14.1%)	9 (2.0%)	7 (1.6%)	7 (1.6%)	54 (12.2%)	58.2	368^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.4%		32.5	637^th of 898 public elementary schools	29.1%	269	49.9	44.6	32.3	43.5	54.6	42.0	42.8	$9,270	$1,307	$7,963
Joplin Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	2825 S McClelland Blvd	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5290	297	17	17.4	67.0%	218 (73.4%)	8 (2.7%)	37 (12.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.3%)	26 (8.8%)								(n/a)
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-5	610 S Forest	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5365	307	28	10.7	78.2%	201 (65.5%)	14 (4.6%)	34 (11.1%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.9%)	6 (2.0%)	38 (12.4%)	48.7	464^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.8%		45.1	509^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.3%	45	47.0	46.2	30.3	28.3		44.2		$9,794	$1,282	$8,513
Dover Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	110 N Main Street	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(417) 625-5380	422	32	13.1	74.9%	298 (70.6%)	15 (3.6%)	49 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	13 (3.1%)	39 (9.2%)	34.2	619^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.7%		53.8	409^th of 898 public elementary schools	54.5%	210	30.1	20.4	33.2	29.7	36.4	29.2	48.1
Cecil Floyd Elementary	Public	K-5	2201 W 24th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5320	505	41	12.2	67.1%	342 (67.7%)	21 (4.2%)	69 (13.7%)	13 (2.6%)	8 (1.6%)	7 (1.4%)	45 (8.9%)	48.4	468^th of 906 public elementary schools	48.3%		52.3	429^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.2%	39	31.5	38.3	39.6	39.7	40.4	45.8	40.2	$9,047	$1,603	$7,444
Soaring Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	4604 East 20th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5330	424	33	12.8	63.7%	287 (67.7%)	9 (2.1%)	50 (11.8%)	11 (2.6%)	6 (1.4%)	18 (4.2%)	43 (10.1%)	40.7	551^st of 906 public elementary schools	39.2%		34.5	614^th of 898 public elementary schools	31.6%	63	41.7	25.9	47.2	31.0	29.0		33.3	$8,330	$1,249	$7,081
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-5	130 McKinley	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5355	200	19	10.7	74.0%	153 (76.5%)	6 (3.0%)	12 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	5 (2.5%)	19 (9.5%)	73.1	217^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.0%		50.9	448^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.1%	231	54.5	48.3			54.4			$10,563	$1,357	$9,206

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelsey Norman Elementary

How many students attend Kelsey Norman Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Kelsey Norman Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kelsey Norman Elementary?

Students at Kelsey Norman Elementary are 63% White, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Kelsey Norman Elementary in?

Joplin Schools

What schools do graduates of Kelsey Norman Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kelsey Norman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Joplin High

Is Kelsey Norman Elementary a good school?

Kelsey Norman Elementary ranks 463^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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