What grades does POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?

POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the MERIDIAN area.

Where is POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?

POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a town school in MERIDIAN, MS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 13.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in MERIDIAN, MS?

Schools in MERIDIAN include POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the MERIDIAN area.

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POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|MERIDIAN, Mississippi|MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MERIDIAN, MS 39305

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Wed

First Day of School for Grades 1-12Event

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Sep

Wed

2 Hour Early Releasehalf_day

All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.

Sep

Mon

No School - KSD ClosedEvent

Kent School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Schools and offices reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Sep

Wed

2 Hour Early Releasehalf_day

All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.

Sep

Wed

2 Hour Early Releasehalf_day

All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.

Sep

Wed

2 Hour Early Releasehalf_day

All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

382

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Town

District

MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(601)484-4455

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

2.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

73 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1

Near average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

430

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.7

98% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.090000004

Social Workers

0.27000001

Nurses

0.55000001

School Resource Officers

0.55000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,308

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,532

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,617

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 29%State 39%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$120,133

-4.1% 1yr+8.7% 5yr

Meridian, MS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

36.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

9.9%

Uninsured residents

16.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

695

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

680

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

182 (27%)

Specific Learning Disability

142 (21%)

Autism

98 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

70 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

57 (8%)

Speech/Language Impairment

55 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

405

Current enrollment

Declining(-20% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

First Day of School for Grades 1-12

Event

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

2 Hour Early Release

half_day

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

No School - KSD Closed

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - KSD Closed Kent School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Schools and offices reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, September 8.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	No School - Teacher Workshop	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	No School - Teacher Workshop	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No School - Veterans Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	3 Hour Early Release for Conferences All secondary schools will release students three hours earlier than the usual bell time for student conferences.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No School - Native American Heritage Day	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	No School - New Year's Day	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Event	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	No School	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Presidents' Break	Break	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	No School - Teacher Workshop	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	No School - Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Optional Snow Day	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Optional Snow Day	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School - Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Last Day of ECSE	Event	—
Wed, Jun 16, 2027	2 Hour Early Release All schools will release students two hours earlier than the usual bell time.	half_day	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 382 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in MERIDIAN, MS.