LEE HUNTER ELEM.
LEE HUNTER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SIKESTON R-6 school district, located in SIKESTON, MO with about 419 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 4th 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 28 teachers, LEE HUNTER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Lee Hunter Elementary School is a public school located in Sikeston, Missouri, serving as part of the Sikeston R-6 School District. Situated on Baker Lane, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for children in the local community. It operates within the broader mission of the Sikeston R-6 district, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.
As a component of the Sikeston school system, Lee Hunter Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. The school utilizes the district’s resources and curriculum standards to ensure students build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Families looking for specific details regarding school programs, calendar updates, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources through the official district website at [www.sikestonr6.org](http://www.sikestonr6.org).
For more information, contact LEE HUNTER ELEM. at (573) 472-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SIKESTON, MO 63801-1915
(573) 472-2200
http://www.sikestonr6.org
LEE HUNTER ELEM. is a public Title I school in SIKESTON, MO with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SIKESTON R-6
- Total Students:
- 419
- Teachers:
- 28.06
- 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 419 students
- White
- 55.1%
- Black or African American
- 34.1%
- Two or more races
- 8.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.