Serving 335 students in grades 1-3, O'neal Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'neal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
O'neal Elementary School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Motto
If you have a child’s heart, you have his head.
School Rankings
O'neal Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'neal Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
76%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
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
What is O'neal Elementary School's ranking?
O'neal Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are O'neal Elementary School often compared to?
O'neal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School, Lake Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend O'neal Elementary School?
335 students attend O'neal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of O'neal Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'neal Elementary School?
O'neal Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'neal Elementary School offer ?
O'neal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O'neal Elementary School part of?
O'neal Elementary School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
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