O'NEAL ELEM.

www.poplarbluffschools.net

344 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

O'Neal Elementary is a public school located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, serving as part of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District. Situated on Baugh Lane, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth and foundational learning for students in the elementary grade levels. As part of the larger district, O'Neal Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and providing a supportive atmosphere where young learners can develop both socially and intellectually.

The school operates under the mission of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and committed faculty. By focusing on essential skills and student engagement, O'Neal Elementary plays a vital role in the local community’s educational landscape. Families interested in learning more about school events, district policies, or specific academic programs are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.poplarbluffschools.net](http://www.poplarbluffschools.net).

344

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'NEAL ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	11
Black	32
Asian	3
Two or More	46

White
252 (73.3%)
Two or More
46 (13.4%)
Black
32 (9.3%)
Hispanic
11 (3.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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)785-3037
Website:	http://www.poplarbluffschools.net
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
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 1 128

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 109