- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sikeston, MO
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292826001738
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Sikeston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sikeston, MO.
School address
District: Sikeston R-6 · Missouri
NCES ID 292826001738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 292826001738 · Sikeston, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.4:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sikeston Senior High School (955 students)
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. 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
- This school
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 Kindergarten Ctr. reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. compares
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 32.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Kindergarten Ctr. 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Hunter Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wing Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.'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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.
How many students attend Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.?
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sikeston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.?
99.2% of students at Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Sikeston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.?
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Kindergarten Ctr. rank among schools in Sikeston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in Sikeston on the city page.
What other schools are in Sikeston R-6?
Besides Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr., 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.