Below Average
#1886 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lake Road Elem.
Elementary School · Poplar Bluff R-i · Poplar Bluff, MO
A Poplar Bluff R-i elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
986 HWY AA, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- Math 50% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Road Elem. score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Road Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poplar Bluff), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,979
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 4.0 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 4.4 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Eugene Field Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 1–3 | 4.5 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| O'neal Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 1–3 | 4.7 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poplar Bluff R-i
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Road Elem. is listed in POPLAR BLUFF R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Road Elem.
Lake Road Elem. is a public elementary school in Poplar Bluff, MO, part of Poplar Bluff R-i, serving approximately 318 students in grades 1st-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,886 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Road Elem.
What grades does Lake Road Elem. serve?
Lake Road Elem. serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Lake Road Elem.?
Lake Road Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Road Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Road Elem. is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Road Elem. rank in MO?
Lake Road Elem. ranks #1,886 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lake Road Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Road Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Road Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Road Elem. has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Road Elem. a charter school?
No, Lake Road Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Road Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lake Road Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Road Elem.?
99.7% of students at Lake Road Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (573) 785-4392
- Area population (ZIP 63901)
- 34,920
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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