- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sikeston, MO
Sikeston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sikeston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292826001741
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sikeston Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Sikeston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sikeston Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sikeston Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sikeston, MO.
School address
District: Sikeston R-6 · Missouri
NCES ID 292826001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sikeston Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 292826001741 · Sikeston, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sikeston Senior High School (955 students)
Sikeston Middle School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sikeston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sikeston Senio
Sikeston Senior High School
955 students
- This school
Sikeston Middle School
493 students
- Sikeston Junio
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 Middle School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sikeston Middle School compares
Sikeston Middle School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 34.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Sikeston Middle 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 Middle 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 Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Hunter Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wing Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sikeston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sikeston Middle School
How many students attend Sikeston Middle School?
Sikeston Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sikeston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sikeston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sikeston Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sikeston Middle School?
99.3% of students at Sikeston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sikeston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sikeston Middle School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Sikeston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sikeston Middle School?
Sikeston Middle 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Sikeston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sikeston Middle School ranks #3 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 Sikeston Middle School, Sikeston R-6 also operates Sikeston Senior High School (955 students), Sikeston Junior High School (448 students), and Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. (403 students). See the Sikeston R-6 district page for the complete list.