- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Bluff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292545001947
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Bluff Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Poplar Bluff · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Bluff Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Middle School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Poplar Bluff, MO.
School address
District: Poplar Bluff R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292545001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Poplar Bluff Middle School held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 76.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 292545001947 · Poplar Bluff, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
932 enr · 15.5:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Bluff High (1,416 students)
Poplar Bluff Middle School held near 970 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 76.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Poplar Bluff Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poplar Bluff H
Poplar Bluff High
1,416 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 932 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Bluff Middle School compares
Poplar Bluff Middle School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 178 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Poplar Bluff Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Similar size | Lower 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 Middle School'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 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 (~932 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Bluff Middle School
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Middle School?
Poplar Bluff Middle School has 932 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Poplar Bluff, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,018 (2022-23) → 970 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Bluff Middle School?
65.6% of students at Poplar Bluff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Bluff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Bluff Middle School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Bluff Middle School?
Poplar Bluff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Poplar Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Bluff Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Poplar Bluff R-I also operates Poplar Bluff High (1,416 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.