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Kelsey Norman Elementary School

1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelsey Norman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kelsey Norman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kelsey Norman Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kelsey Norman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelsey Norman Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1072 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kelsey Norman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kelsey Norman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kelsey Norman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelsey Norman Elementary School's ranking?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kelsey Norman Elementary School often compared to?
Kelsey Norman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stapleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kelsey Norman Elementary School?
301 students attend Kelsey Norman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kelsey Norman Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelsey Norman Elementary School?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kelsey Norman Elementary School offer ?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kelsey Norman Elementary School part of?
Kelsey Norman Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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