- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff High
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Bluff High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292545001475
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Bluff High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Bluff High has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff High ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Poplar Bluff R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292545001475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Poplar Bluff High held near 1,459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 91.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 292545001475 · Poplar Bluff, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,416 enr · 15.9:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Bluff Middle School (932 students)
Poplar Bluff High held near 1,459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.6 → 91.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Poplar Bluff High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Oak Grove Elem 317
Oak Grove Elem.
317 students
What this shows Poplar Bluff High reports 1,416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Bluff High compares
Poplar Bluff High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,416 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,416
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Poplar Bluff High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O'neal Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Bluff High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Bluff High
How many students attend Poplar Bluff High?
Poplar Bluff High has 1,416 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,504 (2022-23) → 1,459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff High is 15.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Bluff High?
47.2% of students at Poplar Bluff High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Bluff High?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Bluff High is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Bluff High?
Poplar Bluff High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Poplar Bluff High rank among public schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff High ranks #11 of 12 public 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 public schools in Poplar Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Poplar Bluff R-I?
Besides Poplar Bluff High, Poplar Bluff R-I also operates Poplar Bluff Middle School (932 students), Poplar Bluff Jr. High (735 students), and O'neal Elem. (344 students). See the Poplar Bluff R-I district page for the complete list.