SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM.

20794 US HWY 61
SIKESTON, MO 63801

scottcentral.k12.mo.us

138 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

138

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

140.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCOTT CO. CENTRAL ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	3
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	16

White
97 (70.3 %)
Black
21 (15.2 %)
Two or More
16 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SCOTT CO. CENTRAL
Phone:	(573)471-3511
Website:	http://scottcentral.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 20