- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292545002769
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C ranks #4 of 4 schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Poplar Bluff R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292545002769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 292545002769 · Poplar Bluff, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 18.4:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students)
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C 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 295
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C
295 students
What this shows Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C compares
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C 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 Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C'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 other 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C is 18.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
99.0% of students at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C rank among schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Poplar Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Poplar Bluff R-I?
Besides Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C, 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.