POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district, located in Meridian, MS with about 473 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 4101 27th Avenue in Meridian, Mississippi, is a key component of the Meridian Public School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience within the local community. It operates with a focus on core curriculum standards and aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school.
As a neighborhood school in Meridian, Poplar Springs emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically engages in initiatives common to the district, including literacy programs, math fluency, and community-based activities. By maintaining a structured educational setting, the school seeks to address the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the standards set forth by the Mississippi Department of Education.
For more information, contact POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 484-4455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meridian, MS 39305
(601) 484-4455
POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Meridian, MS with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Meridian Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 30.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 473 students
- Black or African American
- 65.3%
- White
- 27.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.