Poplar Bluff R-I has 10 schools and 5,238 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 20%. Also, 76.9% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Poplar Bluff R-I: The learner body at the schools served by Poplar Bluff R-I is 80.1% White, 5.4% Black, 11.3% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 80.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Poplar Bluff R-I, 76.9% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 0.3% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Poplar Bluff R-I: Within Poplar Bluff R-I, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 88.0% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 16:1. The district has 9 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Poplar Bluff R-I: In Poplar Bluff R-I, 65% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 62% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 40% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 37% tested at or above that level for math. And 46% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 26% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Poplar Bluff R-I: Poplar Bluff R-I spends $9,207 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $55,550,000. The school district spends $5,119.6 million on instruction, $2,566.6 million on support services and $517.8 million on other expenses.