Public schools in Poplar Grove, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Poplar Grove, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,308
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Poplar Grove public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Poplar Grove, IL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,308 students, an average of 262 per school. The largest campus is North Boone High School (496 students), and the largest elementary school is Poplar Grove Elem School (251).
Every listed school belongs to North Boone CUSD 200. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 44% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Poplar Grove
Elementary schools in Poplar Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Elem School North Boone CUSD 200 | KG–04 | 136 | 13.3:1 | |
| Poplar Grove Elem School North Boone CUSD 200 | KG–04 | 251 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Poplar Grove
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Boone Middle School North Boone CUSD 200 | 07–08 | 233 | 13.4:1 | |
| North Boone Upper Elem Sch North Boone CUSD 200 | 05–06 | 192 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Poplar Grove
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Boone High School North Boone CUSD 200 | 09–12 | 496 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.5%
- Hispanic30.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Poplar Grove schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,308 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Poplar Grove
How many public schools are in Poplar Grove, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Poplar Grove: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,308 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Poplar Grove?
All listed public schools with an address in Poplar Grove belong to North Boone CUSD 200. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Poplar Grove?
North Boone High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Poplar Grove, with 496 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Poplar Grove?
No school with an address in Poplar Grove is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Poplar Grove schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Poplar Grove public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Poplar Grove guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities