OAK GROVE ELEM.
OAK GROVE ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POPLAR BLUFF R-I school district, located in POPLAR BLUFF, MO with about 311 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, OAK GROVE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact OAK GROVE ELEM. at (573) 785-6589 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901-8960
(573) 785-6589
OAK GROVE ELEM. is a public Title I school in POPLAR BLUFF, MO with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POPLAR BLUFF R-I
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 23.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 311 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OAK GROVE ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Black or African American
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.