At a glance
Reported students
300
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Lake Road Elem.: 300 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Lake Road Elem.
Lake Road Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades 01–06 in Poplar Bluff. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Poplar Bluff R-I. NCES reports 300 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 (68.7%) and Black (17%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Road Elem.
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.2 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.7%
- Hispanic2%
- Black17%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12%
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
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.
Other schools in Poplar Bluff R-I
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Grove Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–03
317 reported students
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
333 reported students
O'Neal Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–03
344 reported students
Eugene Field Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–03
227 reported students
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C
Other · Grades PK–PK
295 reported students
Poplar Bluff Tech. Career Ctr.
High · Grades 10–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Lake Road Elem.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Jr. High Middle · Poplar Bluff R-I | 07–08 | 735 | 4.3 mi |
| Eugene Field Elem. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | 01–03 | 227 | 4.5 mi |
| O'Neal Elem. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | 01–03 | 344 | 4.7 mi |
| Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | KG–KG | 333 | 5.9 mi |
| Oak Grove Elem. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | 01–03 | 317 | 6.7 mi |
| Fisk Elementary Elementary · Twin Rivers R-X | PK–08 | 309 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Road Elem.
What grades does Lake Road Elem. serve?
Lake Road Elem. reports grades 01–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poplar Bluff R-I.
How many students attend Lake Road Elem.?
Lake Road Elem. reported 300 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 316 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Road Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 300 students and 24.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Road Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Road Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poplar Bluff R-I attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Road Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Road Elem. in?
Lake Road Elem. is part of Poplar Bluff R-I, based in Poplar Bluff, MO, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Road Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Poplar Bluff Jr. High (4.3 mi), Eugene Field Elem. (4.5 mi), O'Neal Elem. (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.