Serving 359 students in grades 1-4, Wing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Matthews Elementary serves the southwest part of Sikeston, MO, covering an area of approximately 13.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wing Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wing Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wing Elementary School's ranking?
Wing Elementary School is ranked #1662 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wing Elementary School?
359 students attend Wing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Wing Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wing Elementary School?
Wing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wing Elementary School offer ?
Wing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wing Elementary School part of?
Wing Elementary School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.
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