POPLAR BRIDGE ELEMENTARY

www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/pbes

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Poplar Bridge Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Bloomington Public Schools (ISD 271). Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school utilizes a personalized learning approach, aiming to meet students where they are and prepare them for the middle school transition and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Poplar Bridge offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including physical education, music, art, and media studies. The school culture is anchored in a set of core values that prioritize kindness, responsibility, and collaboration among students and staff. With its active parent-teacher association and focus on community engagement, Poplar Bridge maintains a welcoming environment where families are encouraged to partner in the educational journey of their children.

475

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POPLAR BRIDGE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	74
Black	48
Asian	29
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
279 (58.7%)
Hispanic
74 (15.6%)
Black
48 (10.1%)
Two or More
44 (9.3%)
Asian
29 (6.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomington Public Schools
Phone:	(952)681-5400
Website:	http://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/pbes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 91