At a glance
Reported students
333
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.: 333 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
- 427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–KG in Poplar Bluff. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Poplar Bluff R-I. NCES reports 333 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 52nd 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 (74.2%) and Black (10.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.95 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
- 12.4%
- 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
- White74.2%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black10.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.9%
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.
Other schools in Poplar Bluff R-I
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
O'Neal Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–03
344 reported students
Oak Grove Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–03
317 reported students
Lake Road Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–06
300 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 Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
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 Early Childhood C Other · Poplar Bluff R-I | PK–PK | 295 | under 0.1 mi |
| O'Neal Elem. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | 01–03 | 344 | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Grove Elem. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | 01–03 | 317 | 1.6 mi |
| Eugene Field Elem. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | 01–03 | 227 | 2.9 mi |
| Lake Road Elem. Elementary · Poplar Bluff R-I | 01–06 | 300 | 5.9 mi |
| Hillview Elem. Elementary · Neelyville R-IV | PK–02 | 144 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
What grades does Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. serve?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. reports grades KG–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Poplar Bluff R-I.
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. reported 333 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 427 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 333 students and 26.95 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 Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. 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 Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. 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 Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. in?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. 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 Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C (under 0.1 mi), O'Neal Elem. (1.4 mi), Oak Grove Elem. (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.