- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Graceville, FL
Poplar Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120090001046
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Springs High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Graceville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Springs High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Springs High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Graceville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Poplar Springs High School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120090001046 · Graceville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 18:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonifay K-8 School (1,136 students)
Poplar Springs High School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Poplar Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonifay K-8 Sc
Bonifay K-8 School
1,136 students
- Holmes County
Holmes County High School
464 students
- This school 415
Poplar Springs High School
415 students
- Bethlehem High 363
Bethlehem High School
363 students
- Ponce De Leon 298
Ponce De Leon High School
298 students
- Ponce De Leon 272
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Poplar Springs High School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Springs High School compares
Poplar Springs High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.7%
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
$11,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Poplar Springs High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holmes reports $11,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poplar Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonifay K-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponce De Leon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponce De Leon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Springs High School
How many students attend Poplar Springs High School?
Poplar Springs High School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Graceville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Springs High School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Springs High School?
42.6% of students at Poplar Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Springs High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Graceville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Springs High School?
Poplar Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Springs High School rank among schools in Graceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Springs High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Graceville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Holmes?
Besides Poplar Springs High School, Holmes also operates Bonifay K-8 School (1,136 students), Holmes County High School (464 students), and Bethlehem High School (363 students). See the Holmes district page for the complete list.