- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poplar Bluff, MO
Eugene Field Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Eugene Field Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292545001467
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene Field Elem. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene Field Elem. has class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem. ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Poplar Bluff R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292545001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Eugene Field Elem. held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 292545001467 · Poplar Bluff, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 8.7:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students)
Eugene Field Elem. held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eugene Field Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poplar Bluff H
Poplar Bluff High
1,416 students
- Poplar Bluff M
Poplar Bluff Middle School
932 students
- Poplar Bluff J
Poplar Bluff Jr. High
735 students
- O'neal Elem. 344
O'neal Elem.
344 students
- Poplar Bluff K 333
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
333 students
- This school 227
Eugene Field Elem.
227 students
What this shows Eugene Field Elem. reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene Field Elem. compares
Eugene Field Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Missouri - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Eugene Field Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Poplar Bluff R-I reports $11,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eugene Field Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'neal Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene Field Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene Field Elem.
How many students attend Eugene Field Elem.?
Eugene Field Elem. has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene Field Elem. is 8.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eugene Field Elem.?
98.9% of students at Eugene Field Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene Field Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Eugene Field Elem. is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene Field Elem.?
Eugene Field Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eugene Field Elem. rank among elementary schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene Field Elem. ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Poplar Bluff, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Poplar Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Poplar Bluff R-I?
Besides Eugene Field Elem., Poplar Bluff R-I also operates Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students), Poplar Bluff Middle School (932 students), and Poplar Bluff Jr. High (735 students). See the Poplar Bluff R-I district page for the complete list.