Serving 300 students in grades 1-6, Lake Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Road Elementary serves the eastern part of Poplar Bluff, MO, covering an area of approximately 29 square miles. Most students can expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Road 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Road Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
It is our fundamental purpose to develop students who are leaders of their own learning.
School Rankings
Lake Road 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 Lake Road Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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
#204 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
5%
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 Lake Road Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Road Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lake Road Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School, O'neal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lake Road Elementary School?
300 students attend Lake Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lake Road Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Road Elementary School?
Lake Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lake Road Elementary School offer ?
Lake Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Road Elementary School part of?
Lake Road Elementary School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
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