- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sikeston, MO
Southeast Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292826001742
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Elem. earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sikeston · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem. ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sikeston, MO.
School address
District: Sikeston R-6 · Missouri
NCES ID 292826001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Southeast Elem. shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 292826001742 · Sikeston, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.4:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Sikeston Senior High School (955 students)
Southeast Elem. shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southeast 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
- Lee Hunter Ele 369
Lee Hunter Elem.
369 students
- This school 250
Southeast Elem.
250 students
What this shows Southeast Elem. reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Elem. compares
Southeast Elem. 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 35.2%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Southeast 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 Southeast 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee Hunter Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast 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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Elem.
How many students attend Southeast Elem.?
Southeast Elem. has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sikeston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elem. is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Southeast Elem.?
98.9% of students at Southeast Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Elem. is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Sikeston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Elem.?
Southeast Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Southeast Elem. rank among elementary schools in Sikeston?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elem. ranks #1 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 Southeast 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.