- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sikeston, MO
Sikeston Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sikeston Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292826001737
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sikeston Junior High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Sikeston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sikeston Junior High School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sikeston Junior High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Sikeston, MO.
School address
District: Sikeston R-6 · Missouri
NCES ID 292826001737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Sikeston Junior High School shrank from 511 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 292826001737 · Sikeston, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 11.8:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sikeston Senior High School (955 students)
Sikeston Junior High School shrank from 511 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sikeston Junior High School 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
- This school
Sikeston Junior High School
448 students
- Sikeston Kinde
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.
403 students
- Lee Hunter Ele 369
Lee Hunter Elem.
369 students
- Wing Elem. 359
Wing Elem.
359 students
What this shows Sikeston Junior High School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sikeston Junior High School compares
Sikeston Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 35.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Sikeston Junior High School 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 Sikeston Junior High School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee Hunter Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wing Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sikeston Junior High School'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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sikeston Junior High School
How many students attend Sikeston Junior High School?
Sikeston Junior High School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sikeston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sikeston Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sikeston Junior High School is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sikeston Junior High School?
99.4% of students at Sikeston Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sikeston Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sikeston Junior High School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Sikeston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sikeston Junior High School?
Sikeston Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Sikeston Junior High School rank among public schools in Sikeston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sikeston Junior High School ranks #3 of 11 public 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 public schools in Sikeston on the city page.
What other schools are in Sikeston R-6?
Besides Sikeston Junior High School, Sikeston R-6 also operates Sikeston Senior High School (955 students), Sikeston Middle School (493 students), and Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. (403 students). See the Sikeston R-6 district page for the complete list.