Poplar Springs Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Meridian, MS Grades KG–05 Town: Remote Meridian, MS SchoolScore™ C (69.7)

Located in Meridian, MISSISSIPPI (ZIP 39305), Poplar Springs Elementary is a Elementary school serving grades KG–05 in the Meridian Public Schools district.

Key statistics: 405 students enrolled; a 14.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
405.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 12% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.57:1
State avg: 15:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
Poplar Springs Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280291000572
State School ID
MS-3820-3820056
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4101 27th Ave
City
Meridian
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39305
County
Lauderdale County
Metro Area
Meridian, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
2803
State Leg. Upper
28033
State Leg. Lower
28082
Latitude
32.40092
Longitude
-88.70661
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
405
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.8
Teachers FTE
📐
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 405 100%
Not Applicable 150 37%
District Info
District Name
Meridian Public Schools
LEAID
2802910
State LEA ID
MS-3820
Phone
(601)483-6271
Website
http://www.mpsdk12.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Meridian
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$72,056K
Federal Revenue
$20,945K
State Revenue
$27,963K
Local Revenue
$23,148K
Total Expenditure
$72,167K
Instruction Exp.
$34,753K
Support Services
$26,866K
Other Current Exp.
$4,400K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Poplar Springs Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Poplar Springs Elementary?
405 students are enrolled at Poplar Springs Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Poplar Springs Elementary have?
Poplar Springs Elementary has 27.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Poplar Springs Elementary serve?
Poplar Springs Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Poplar Springs Elementary a charter school?
Poplar Springs Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Poplar Springs Elementary located in?
Poplar Springs Elementary is located in the Meridian, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Poplar Springs Elementary belong to?
Poplar Springs Elementary is part of the Meridian Public Schools school district.
How much does Meridian Public Schools spend per student?
The Meridian Public Schools district spends approximately $178,190,123 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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