Poplar Springs Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meridian, Mississippi 39305 · Meridian Public Schools
#187 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#30113 of 50,301 nationally
About Poplar Springs Elementary
Poplar Springs Elementary is a public elementary located in Meridian, in the Meridian Public Schools school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 405 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 187th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 405.
There are 18 schools in Meridian; Poplar Springs Elementary ranks 7th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Poplar Springs Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Poplar Springs Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,253 students · 1.2 km away
West Hills Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 1.7 km away
Northwest Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
484 students · 1.9 km away
Parkview Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.2 km away
Magnolia Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students · 2.4 km away
Meridian PreK Academy
Meridian · Public other · Grades PK–PK
142 students · 3.5 km away
Carver Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students · 4.1 km away
Northeast Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
730 students · 5.0 km away
Crestwood Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students · 5.6 km away
Northeast Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 5–8
520 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Oak Park Elementary School
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405 students
Hancock North Central School
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404 students
Kosciusko Lower Elem
Kosciusko · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
403 students
Quitman Lower Elementary
Quitman · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
407 students
Strayhorn Elementary School
Sarah · Public elementary · Grades K–6
407 students
Dana Road Elementary
Vicksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
403 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Poplar Springs Elementary a good school?
Poplar Springs Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 42.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #187 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Poplar Springs Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Poplar Springs Elementary ranks #187 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #30113 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Poplar Springs Elementary?
Poplar Springs Elementary had 405 students in 2025.
Is Poplar Springs Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Poplar Springs Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Poplar Springs Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Poplar Springs Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.