O'neal Elementary School
Tel:
(573)785-3037
- O'neal Elementary School serves 350 students in grades 1-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- O'neal Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-3 |
| Total Students | 350 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- O'neal Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of O'neal Elementary School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #445 out of 2,073 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 10% | 16% |
| White | 82% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | POPLAR BLUFF R-I School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to O'neal Elementary School is Shady Grove School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Shady Grove School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shady Grove School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Poplar Bluff Shady Grove School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 32 students
0.1 miles
2400 High St
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573)840-9592 0.1 K-12 32 - Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff High School Grades: 9-12 | 1531 students
1.0 miles
3209 Oak Grove Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573)785-6471 1.0 9-12 1531 - Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center Grades: K | 370 students
1.4 miles
1200 Camp Road
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573)785-4905 1.4 K 370 - Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 792 students
1.5 miles
550 N Westwood
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573)785-5602 1.5 7-8 792 - Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Middle School Grades: 4-6 | 1196 students
1.6 miles
1300 Victory Lane
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(573)785-5566 1.6 4-6 1196
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