Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center serves 375 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center?
375 students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center offer ?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center part of?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
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