- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poplar Bluff, MO
Oak Grove Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292545001474
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elem. ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Poplar Bluff R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292545001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Oak Grove Elem. held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292545001474 · Poplar Bluff, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students)
Oak Grove Elem. held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove 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 317
Oak Grove Elem.
317 students
What this shows Oak Grove Elem. reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Elem. compares
Oak Grove 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Oak Grove Elem. is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Oak Grove 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| O'neal Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Elem.
How many students attend Oak Grove Elem.?
Oak Grove Elem. has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Grove Elem.?
99.1% of students at Oak Grove Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Elem. is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Elem.?
Oak Grove Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Oak Grove Elem. rank among elementary schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Elem. ranks #1 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 Oak Grove 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.