SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM.
SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SCOTT CO. CENTRAL school district, located in SIKESTON, MO with about 127 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Scott County Central Elementary, located in Sikeston, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for the Scott County Central School District. Situated along US Highway 61, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The institution focuses on foundational education, aiming to cultivate essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills while preparing students for the transition to secondary education within the district.
The school’s official website highlights its commitment to community engagement and academic development, serving as a hub for both students and families in the rural Scott County area. By emphasizing a close-knit school culture, the elementary program seeks to provide individualized attention and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student growth. As a key component of the local school system, Scott County Central Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory and development of children throughout the Sikeston region.
For more information, contact SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. at (573) 471-3511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SIKESTON, MO 63801-7260
(573) 471-3511
http://scottcentral.k12.mo.us
SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. is a public Title I school in SIKESTON, MO with about 127 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SCOTT CO. CENTRAL
- Total Students:
- 127
- Teachers:
- 14.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 127 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.1%
- Black or African American
- 25.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.