Sikeston Kindergarten Center

1310 E Salcedo Rd
Sikeston, MO 63801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sikeston Kindergarten Center serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sikeston Kindergarten Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Sikeston Kindergarten Center's student population of 362 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sikeston Kindergarten Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
32%
15%
White
53%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sikeston Kindergarten Center?
362 students attend Sikeston Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sikeston Kindergarten Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sikeston Kindergarten Center?
Sikeston Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sikeston Kindergarten Center offer ?
Sikeston Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sikeston Kindergarten Center part of?
Sikeston Kindergarten Center is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.

School Reviews

Review Sikeston Kindergarten Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links