Irving Elementary

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Irving Elementary ranks 368 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Irving Elementary is a public elementary school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving 527 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Joplin Schools district, which is ranked 171 out of 386 districts in the state.

Irving Elementary has shown inconsistent academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 368 out of 906 schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 914 out of 1,052 schools in 2018-2019. In the 2023-2024 school year, its performance on the MAP tests was mixed, with 3rd grade students performing better than 4th and 5th graders in both mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, is significantly lower than the overall school performance and the state averages. However, Irving Elementary's performance for low-socioeconomic status students is relatively stronger, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools in the Joplin Schools district, such as Soaring Heights Elementary, Royal Heights Elementary, and McKinley Elementary, Irving Elementary's performance on the MAP tests is often below the district and Missouri state averages. Additionally, Irving Elementary has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates than its neighboring schools, which may be contributing to its lower academic performance. Despite increased spending per student, the school has not yet seen a corresponding improvement in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

2901 McClelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802-0128

(417) 625-5350

District: Joplin Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
368^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,270

Students who attend Irving Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Middle
High:	Joplin High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 441

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Irving Elementary ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.18. (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 Student population at Irving Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irving Elementary is 11.6, which is the 3^rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Irving Elementary employs 37.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irving Elementary is $9,270, which is the 4^th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Joplin Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Irving Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Irving Elementary 368^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Irving Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Joplin Schools:

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

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Rank History for Irving Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Irving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	24.88	863^rd	1058	18.4%
2016	23.87	702^nd	865	18.8%
2017	14.85	922^nd	1032	10.7%
2018	20.88	878^th	1045	16.0%
2019	17.67	914^th	1052	13.1%
2021	29.26	663^rd	901	26.4%
2022	33.44	621^st	908	31.6%
2023	32.45	637^th	898	29.1%
2024	58.18	368^th	906	59.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Irving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	16.99	52^nd	52	0.0%
2023	31.87	38^th	50	24.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Irving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.18	33^rd	101	67.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.35	725^th	887	18.3%
2019	23.46	790^th	907	12.9%
2021	42.21	313^th	574	45.5%
2022	42.03	292^nd	532	45.1%
2023	43.42	329^th	611	46.2%
2024	70.56	114^th	625	81.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Irving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.84	199^th	251	20.7%
2019	18.46	248^th	302	17.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Irving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	18.36	41^st	42	2.4%
2022	16.68	45^th	45	0.0%
2023	40.77	20^th	40	50.0%

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Rank History for White students at Irving Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	11.87	871^st	898	3.0%
2019	10.82	888^th	917	3.2%
2021	35.46	455^th	691	34.2%
2022	46.73	361^st	675	46.5%
2023	29.89	496^th	673	26.3%
2024	44.30	370^th	668	44.6%

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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 Irving Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	394	32	10	42	11	10	25	524
2015	453	37	2	42	9	13	29	585
2016	386	27	0	40	10	6	34	503
2017	410	34	2	40	6	6	35	533
2018	348	24	2	32	5	3	34	448
2019	336	16	11	50	4	11	41	469
2020	332	13	14	99	4	20	63	545
2021	291	14	12	91	6	24	56	494
2022	278	13	8	100	5	33	62	499
2023	266	14	35	110	5	33	64	527
2024	287	15	9	62	7	7	54	441

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 Irving Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	524	39.5	13.2	80.7
2015	585	45.0	13.0	77.4
2016	503	40.0	12.5	68.4
2017	533	40.3	13.1	71.1
2018	448	39.6	11.2	66.1
2019	469	42.2	11.1	56.5
2020	545	40.2	13.5	60.9
2021	494	39.9	12.3	64
2022	499	41.0	12.1	63.5
2023	527	43.2	12.1	67.4
2024	441	37.7	11.6	63.7

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 Irving Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	524	39.5	13.2	80.7
2015	585	45.0	13.0	77.4
2016	503	40.0	12.5	68.4
2017	533	40.3	13.1	71.1
2018	448	39.6	11.2	66.1
2019	469	42.2	11.1	56.5
2020	545	40.2	13.5	60.9
2021	494	39.9	12.3	64
2022	499	41.0	12.1	63.5
2023	527	43.2	12.1	67.4
2024	441	37.7	11.6	63.7

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 Irving Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$893 (10.9%)	$7,269 (89.1%)	$8,162
2020	$995 (13.2%)	$6,546 (86.8%)	$7,541
2021	$3,064 (37.7%)	$5,058 (62.3%)	$8,122
2022	$1,307 (14.1%)	$7,963 (85.9%)	$9,270

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Irving 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 914^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 637^th of 898 Elementary schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Irving Elementary)	25.8	28.7	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joplin Schools)	31	37	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Irving Elementary)	34.4	27.9	6.5%
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 (Irving Elementary)	30.5	31.1	0.6%
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 (Irving Elementary)	35.9	31.8	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joplin Schools)	41.4	41.9	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Irving Elementary)	12.6	36.5	23.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joplin Schools)	27.1	38.9	11.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Irving Elementary)	26.6	28.2	1.6%
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 (Irving Elementary)	31.2	34.9	3.7%
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	469	527	12.4%
African American	16	14	12.5%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	11	35	218.2%
Hispanic	50	110	120%
Pacific Islander	11	33	200%
White	336	266	20.8%
Two or More Races	41	64	56.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.5%	67.4%	10.9%

Schools Near Irving 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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Royal Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Rolla St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 625-5370	266	19	14.2	71.1%	153 (57.5%)	9 (3.4%)	71 (26.7%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.2%)	39.6	564^th of 906 public elementary schools	37.7%		46.7	494^th of 898 public elementary schools	45.0%	70	44.6	26.6	33.9	25.7	48.9	14.7	39.0	$8,834	$1,315	$7,519

Frequently Asked Questions about Irving Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Irving Elementary?

Students at Irving Elementary are 65% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Irving Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Irving Elementary.

Is Irving Elementary a good school?

Irving Elementary ranks 368^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Irving Elementary attend?

Students who attend Irving Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Joplin High

What district is Irving Elementary in?

Joplin Schools

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