Poplar Grove Elem School in Poplar Grove, IL

At a glance

Reported students

251

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

23rd percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

212.5

Poplar Grove Elem School: 251 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 238
Teachers (FTE): 23.15
Student–teacher ratio: 10.3:1

What the reported data says about Poplar Grove Elem School

Poplar Grove Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Poplar Grove. It is one of 6 current school records connected to North Boone CUSD 200. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.1%). English learners represent 10.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Poplar Grove Elem School

1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 10.1%
Students with disabilities: 22.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.75
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White68.5%
Hispanic27.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Capron Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

162 reported students

Manchester Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

136 reported students

North Boone Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

233 reported students

North Boone Upper Elem Sch

Middle · Grades 05–06

192 reported students

North Boone High School

High · Grades 09–12

496 reported students

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Public schools near Poplar Grove Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Caledonia Elem School Elementary · Belvidere CUSD 100	PK–05	449	3.7 mi
Capron Elem School Elementary · North Boone CUSD 200	PK–04	162	4.4 mi
Manchester Elem School Elementary · North Boone CUSD 200	KG–04	136	5.9 mi
Seth Whitman Elem Sch Elementary · Belvidere CUSD 100	KG–05	622	6.1 mi
Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Belvidere CUSD 100	KG–05	573	6.5 mi
Perry Elem School Elementary · Belvidere CUSD 100	KG–05	284	7.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Poplar Grove Elem School

What grades does Poplar Grove Elem School serve?

Poplar Grove Elem School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Boone CUSD 200.

How many students attend Poplar Grove Elem School?

Poplar Grove Elem School reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 238 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Poplar Grove Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 251 students and 19.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Poplar Grove Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Poplar Grove Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Boone CUSD 200 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Poplar Grove Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

45.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Poplar Grove Elem School in?

Poplar Grove Elem School is part of North Boone CUSD 200, based in Poplar Grove, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Poplar Grove Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Caledonia Elem School (3.7 mi), Capron Elem School (4.4 mi), Manchester Elem School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.