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 (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Attendance Zone: Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center serves the entire district of Poplar Bluff, MO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 211.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.1 miles away.
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
11%
15%
White
74%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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