Enrollment
333
Elementary
DISTRICT 303 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POPLAR BLUFF R-I·NCES 292545001472
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.
1200 CAMP ROAD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901 · (573) 785-4905 · Butler County
GRADES KG–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL333 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
333 students
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 333 | 100% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within POPLAR BLUFF R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. this school | 333 | 100.0% | N/A |
| O'NEAL ELEM. POPLAR BLUFF | 344 | 100.0% | 56.0% |
| POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C POPLAR BLUFF | 295 | 100.0% | N/A |
| OAK GROVE ELEM. POPLAR BLUFF | 317 | 100.0% | 62.4% |
| MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER MEXICO | 319 | 100.0% | N/A |
| DAVID BARTON ELEM. BOONVILLE | 298 | 100.0% | 36.3% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Butler County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 333 | #589 of 1,294 | #2 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #384 of 950 | #4 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.7% | #413 of 953 | #4 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #139 of 1,165 | #3 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.2% | #435 of 684 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
333
-7 (-2%) vs 2020
+1% since 1990-91, when it was 329
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 13.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 333 | 27 | 12.4:1 | 100% (333) |
| 2023-24 | 359 | 27.4 | 13.1:1 | 100% (359) |
| 2022-23 | 375 | 28.2 | 13.3:1 | 99% (372) |
| 2020-21 | 340 | 25 | 13.6:1 | 99% (337) |
| 2017-18 | 371 | 25.9 | 14.3:1 | 100% (371) |
| 2015-16 | 385 | 27 | 14.3:1 | 71% (274) |
| 2010-11 | 415 | 26 | 16.0:1 | 72% (299) |
| 2000-01 | 260 | 21 | 12.4:1 | 90% (235) |
| 1990-91 | 329 | 17 | 19.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR..
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (371 to 333); teachers up 4% (25.9 to 27).
About POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. is a medium-sized elementary school in POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri, (ZIP code 63901). Enrollment is 333 students in 2024-25, and the school serves kindergarten.
POPLAR BLUFF R-I (9 schools, 4,899 students) runs POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR..
White students make up a majority at POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR., at 74%. Next come 11% Black, 10% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. That compares with about 87% White among all Butler County residents. POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.'s diversity index is 43%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its 27 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 12.4:1. That matches the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 100%. That is higher than the 74% average for public schools in Butler County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Butler County, the median household income is $49,089, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 16%, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. is one of 20 public schools in the county.
POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C is the public school closest to POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR., less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
NCES describes the area around POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. as Rural: Fringe, meaning in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school's size has been steady, with 340 students in 2020-21 and 333 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 13.6:1 to 12.4:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Butler County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
42,020
Census ACS
Median income
$49,089
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
6,435 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in POPLAR BLUFF R-I
- POPLAR BLUFF HIGHHigh · 1,416 students
- POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 932 students
- POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGHMiddle · 735 students
- O'NEAL ELEM.Elementary · 344 students
- OAK GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 317 students
- LAKE ROAD ELEM.Elementary · 300 students
Other schools in POPLAR BLUFF
- POPLAR BLUFF HIGHHigh · 1,416 students
- POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 932 students
- POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGHMiddle · 735 students
- O'NEAL ELEM.Elementary · 344 students
- OAK GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 317 students
- LAKE ROAD ELEM.Elementary · 300 students
Nearby schools
- POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C0.1 mi · 295
- SHADY GROVE SCHOOL1.3 mi · 39
- O'NEAL ELEM.1.4 mi · 344
- POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL1.5 mi · 932
- OAK GROVE ELEM.1.6 mi · 317
- POPLAR BLUFF HIGH1.7 mi · 1,416
Frequently asked questions
About POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.How large is POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.?
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. enrolls approximately 333 students in grades KG-KG.
What age range does POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. serve?
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. serves students from grade KG through grade KG.
How many students per teacher at POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR..
How diverse is POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.?
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. reports a student body of 74% White, 4% Hispanic, 11% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.?
POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR. is overseen by POPLAR BLUFF R-I in Butler County.
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