- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sikeston, MO
Wing Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Wing Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292826001566
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wing Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sikeston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wing Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wing Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sikeston, MO.
School address
District: Sikeston R-6 · Missouri
NCES ID 292826001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wing Elem. held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 292826001566 · Sikeston, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12.4:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Sikeston Senior High School (955 students)
Wing Elem. held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wing 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 359
Wing Elem.
359 students
What this shows Wing Elem. reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wing Elem. compares
Wing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
African American 40.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Wing 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 Wing 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Wing 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wing Elem.
How many students attend Wing Elem.?
Wing Elem. has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sikeston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wing Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wing Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Wing Elem.?
99.2% of students at Wing Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wing Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Wing Elem. is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Sikeston, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wing Elem.?
Wing Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Wing Elem. rank among elementary schools in Sikeston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wing Elem. ranks #2 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 Wing 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.