- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292545001472
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Poplar Bluff R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292545001472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 292545001472 · Poplar Bluff, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 11.9:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students)
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. 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
- This school 333
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
333 students
- Oak Grove Elem 317
Oak Grove Elem.
317 students
What this shows Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. compares
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Missouri - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. 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 Kindergarten Ctr. 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. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.'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
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. is 11.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
99.2% of students at Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr.?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kindergarten Ctr. rank among elementary schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr. ranks #6 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 Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Ctr., 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.