WING ELEM.

1123 GEN GEORGE E DAY PARKWAY
SIKESTON, MO 63801

www.sikestonr6.org

356 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Matthews Elementary School is a public school located in Sikeston, Missouri, and serves as part of the Sikeston R-6 School District. Situated at 604 Elm Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth and community involvement. It caters to younger students in the region, focusing on providing a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the larger Sikeston R-6 district, the school benefits from the resources and administrative support of a consolidated system. The district emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, character development, and parent-teacher collaboration. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or curriculum details can access the official district website at http://www.sikestonr6.org to stay informed about events and administrative updates.

356

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WING ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	11
Black	138
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
164 (46.1 %)
Black
138 (38.8 %)
Two or More
40 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	SIKESTON R-6
Phone:	(573)471-0615
Website:	http://www.sikestonr6.org
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
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

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 87