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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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)
(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.
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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.
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