LAKE ROAD ELEM.

POPLAR BLUFF R-I
986 HWY AA
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
300 Students
Elementary School 1st - 6th
School Overview
Lake Road Elementary is a public school located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and serves as part of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District. Situated at 986 Hwy AA, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, emphasizing foundational academic growth and development within a supportive district environment. As a key campus within the Poplar Bluff system, it reflects the district's mission to prepare students for future academic success by fostering a positive learning culture.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Poplar Bluff R-I School District, which is known for its commitment to student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement. Families and community members interested in specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, curriculum standards, or registration processes can access these resources through the district’s official website at [www.poplarbluffschools.net](http://www.poplarbluffschools.net).
300
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (68.7%)
  • Black
    51 (17.0%)
  • Two or More
    36 (12.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: POPLAR BLUFF R-I
Phone: (573)785-4392
Website: http://www.poplarbluffschools.net
Grade Range: 1st - 6th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 300
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 43
Gender Ratio
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