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#2139 of 2,221 schools in MO
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C
School · Poplar Bluff R-i · Poplar Bluff, MO
A Poplar Bluff R-i school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1202 CAMP RD, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Poplar Bluff.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Westwood Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–6 | 2.4 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Poplar Bluff R-i
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C is listed in POPLAR BLUFF R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C is a public school in Poplar Bluff, MO, part of Poplar Bluff R-i, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,139 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C
What grades does Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C serve?
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C rank in MO?
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C ranks #2,139 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C a charter school?
No, Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C a Title I school?
No, Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C?
100.0% of students at Poplar Bluff Early Childhood C 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Phone
- (573) 785-6803
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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