Poplar Creek Elementary School serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Poplar Creek Elementary School?
158 students attend Poplar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Poplar Creek Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Creek Elementary School?
Poplar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poplar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Poplar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Poplar Creek Elementary School part of?
Poplar Creek Elementary School is part of Whitley County School District.
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