Lee Hunter Elementary School

604 Elm Street
Sikeston, MO 63801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades 1-4, Lee Hunter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lee Hunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Lee Hunter Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lee Hunter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lee Hunter Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1072 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lee Hunter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lee Hunter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lee Hunter Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
30%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lee Hunter Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
59%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lee Hunter Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Lee Hunter Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lee Hunter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lee Hunter Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lee Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Lee Hunter Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lee Hunter Elementary School often compared to?
Lee Hunter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 7th And 8th Grade Ctr. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lee Hunter Elementary School?
340 students attend Lee Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lee Hunter Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lee Hunter Elementary School?
Lee Hunter Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lee Hunter Elementary School offer ?
Lee Hunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Lee Hunter Elementary School part of?
Lee Hunter Elementary School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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