Serving 227 students in grades 1-3, Eugene Field Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Eugene Field Elementary serves the southern part of Poplar Bluff, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 54.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eugene Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Eugene Field Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eugene Field Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eugene Field Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Field Elementary School's ranking?
Eugene Field Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Eugene Field Elementary School often compared to?
Eugene Field Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O'neal Elementary School, Lake Road Elementary School, Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Eugene Field Elementary School?
227 students attend Eugene Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Eugene Field Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eugene Field Elementary School?
Eugene Field Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eugene Field Elementary School offer ?
Eugene Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eugene Field Elementary School part of?
Eugene Field Elementary School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
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