- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sikeston, MO
Lee Hunter Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lee Hunter Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292826001739
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Hunter Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sikeston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Hunter Elem. has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Hunter Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sikeston, MO.
School address
District: Sikeston R-6 · Missouri
NCES ID 292826001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lee Hunter Elem. held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292826001739 · Sikeston, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 14.8:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sikeston Senior High School (955 students)
Lee Hunter Elem. held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lee Hunter Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sikeston Senio
Sikeston Senior High School
955 students
- Sikeston Middl
Sikeston Middle School
493 students
- Sikeston Junio
Sikeston Junior High School
448 students
- Sikeston Kinde
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.
403 students
- This school 369
Lee Hunter Elem.
369 students
- Wing Elem. 359
Wing Elem.
359 students
What this shows Lee Hunter Elem. reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Hunter Elem. compares
Lee Hunter Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 31.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Lee Hunter Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sikeston R-6 reports $11,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Hunter Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wing Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Hunter Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Hunter Elem.
How many students attend Lee Hunter Elem.?
Lee Hunter Elem. has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sikeston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Hunter Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Hunter Elem. is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee Hunter Elem.?
99.1% of students at Lee Hunter Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Hunter Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Lee Hunter Elem. is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Sikeston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Hunter Elem.?
Lee Hunter Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lee Hunter Elem. rank among elementary schools in Sikeston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Hunter Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sikeston, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sikeston on the city page.
What other schools are in Sikeston R-6?
Besides Lee Hunter Elem., Sikeston R-6 also operates Sikeston Senior High School (955 students), Sikeston Middle School (493 students), and Sikeston Junior High School (448 students). See the Sikeston R-6 district page for the complete list.