OAK GROVE ELEM.

3297 OAK GROVE RD
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901

www.poplarbluffschools.net

317 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Oak Grove Elementary is a public school located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, serving as part of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District. Situated at 3297 Oak Grove Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students within the local community. As a staple of the Poplar Bluff district, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, which prioritizes student success, community engagement, and the integration of modern educational practices. Families served by Oak Grove Elementary have access to district-wide resources and information through the school’s official website, which acts as a hub for academic calendars, district announcements, and administrative contact details. Overall, the school serves as a primary pillar for neighborhood education in the region, striving to prepare students for their transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

317

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK GROVE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	13
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
262 (82.6%)
Two or More
23 (7.3%)
Black
14 (4.4%)
Hispanic
13 (4.1%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
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)785-6589
Website:	http://www.poplarbluffschools.net
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
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 99

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 113