O'neal Elementary School

2300 Baugh Lane
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 325 students in grades 1-3, O'neal Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 22% 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: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in MO
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

O'neal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

O'neal Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

O'neal Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'neal Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#74 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of O'neal Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of O'neal 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.
65-69%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of O'neal 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of O'neal 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
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2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in O'neal Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in O'neal Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in O'neal 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
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in O'neal Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of O'neal 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 O'neal 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)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in O'neal 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 O'neal Elementary School's ranking?
O'neal Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are O'neal Elementary School often compared to?
O'neal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Road Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend O'neal Elementary School?
325 students attend O'neal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of O'neal Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'neal Elementary School?
O'neal Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does O'neal Elementary School offer ?
O'neal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is O'neal Elementary School part of?
O'neal Elementary School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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