Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center serves 359 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- 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 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center?
359 students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center offer ?
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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