Lake Road Elementary School

986 Hwy Aa
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 305 students in grades 1-6, Lake Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lake Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Lake Road Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Road Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#291 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Road Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lake Road Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Road Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Road Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Road Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lake Road Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Elementary School, O'neal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lake Road Elementary School?
305 students attend Lake Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lake Road Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Road Elementary School?
Lake Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Road Elementary School offer ?
Lake Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Lake Road Elementary School part of?
Lake Road Elementary School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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