Poplar Springs Elementary School
School Overview
Poplar Springs Elementary School is a public school located in Meridian, Mississippi. It is a school in Meridian Public School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 49% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 473 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 36 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 473 students are attending Poplar Springs Elementary School. By gender, there are 263 and 210 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Poplar Springs Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 93 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Black | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| White | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| in LEP Program | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 93 | 53 | 40 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 36 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Poplar Springs Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 36 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 36 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.8% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 237 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,947 Households |
| Population | 36,380 |
| Male | 18,053 |
| Female | 19,795 |
| Child Population | 11,166 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,130 Units |
| Average House Value | $83,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $728 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.30% |
| Average Household Income | $32,422 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.77% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Meridian Public Schools
In Meridian Public Schools, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERIDIAN, Mississippi
3 private schools are serving students in MERIDIAN, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.