- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Bluff Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292545001469
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Bluff Jr. High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Bluff Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Jr. High ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Poplar Bluff R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292545001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Poplar Bluff Jr. High held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 292545001469 · Poplar Bluff, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students)
Poplar Bluff Jr. High held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.4 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Poplar Bluff Jr. High 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
- This school
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 Jr. High reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Bluff Jr. High compares
Poplar Bluff Jr. 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Poplar Bluff Jr. High is more mixed than 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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Bluff Jr. High'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
- 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 middle 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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Bluff Jr. High
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Jr. High is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
53.1% of students at Poplar Bluff Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Bluff Jr. High is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High rank among public schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Jr. High ranks #6 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 Jr. High, Poplar Bluff R-I also operates Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students), Poplar Bluff Middle School (932 students), and O'neal Elem. (344 students). See the Poplar Bluff R-I district page for the complete list.