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 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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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 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
362 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sikeston Kindergarten Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
33%
15%
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White
54%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sikeston Kindergarten Center and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sikeston Kindergarten Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Sikeston Kindergarten Center and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sikeston Kindergarten Center 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

How many students attend Sikeston Kindergarten Center?
362 students attend Sikeston Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sikeston Kindergarten Center students are White, 33% of students are Black, 8% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sikeston Kindergarten Center offer ?
Sikeston Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sikeston Kindergarten Center part of?
Sikeston Kindergarten Center is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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