Poplar Bridge Elementary

Poplar Bridge Elementary serves 477 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bloomington, Minnesota. With 33 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #274 out of 2027 Minnesota elementary schools, placing it in the 86th percentile statewide.

Students show strong literacy skills with 59% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 50% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to building foundational skills across core subjects. Poplar Bridge Elementary draws families from an established community where the median household income reaches $93,890 and home values average $348,600.

The neighborhood reflects a well-educated population, with 56% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 4.3%. This supportive environment, combined with the school's dedicated teaching staff, creates favorable conditions for student learning and growth. Located on Palmer Road in this thriving small city setting, Poplar Bridge Elementary benefits from being part of a stable, education-focused community in Hennepin County.