Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center serves 333 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 211.4 square miles in Poplar Bluff, MO. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 14.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center is 0.43, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)40.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
7%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not mentioned
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center?
333 students attend Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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