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#1712 of 2,221 schools in MO
O'neal Elem.
Elementary School · Poplar Bluff R-i · Poplar Bluff, MO
A Poplar Bluff R-i elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 BAUGH LANE, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- Math 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at O'neal Elem. score 52% 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 down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where O'neal 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Westwood Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–3 | 2.0 mi | 324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
O'neal Elem. is listed in POPLAR BLUFF R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O'neal Elem.
O'neal Elem. is a public elementary school in Poplar Bluff, MO, part of Poplar Bluff R-i, serving approximately 335 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,712 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about O'neal Elem.
What grades does O'neal Elem. serve?
O'neal Elem. serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend O'neal Elem.?
O'neal Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'neal Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at O'neal Elem. is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O'neal Elem. rank in MO?
O'neal Elem. ranks #1,712 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is O'neal Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
O'neal Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 O'neal Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O'neal Elem. has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is O'neal Elem. a charter school?
No, O'neal Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O'neal Elem. a Title I school?
No, O'neal Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O'neal Elem.?
100.0% of students at O'neal 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (573) 785-3037
- 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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