SOUTHEAST ELEM.

www.sikestonr6.org

265 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Southeast Elementary is a public school located in Sikeston, Missouri, serving students within the Sikeston R-6 School District. As a primary education facility, the school focuses on building a foundational academic and social environment for its young learners. By emphasizing core subjects and personal development, the school aims to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school is committed to the educational philosophy of the Sikeston R-6 School District, which prioritizes community engagement, student achievement, and the use of modern educational resources. Families can find information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide updates through the official website at [www.sikestonr6.org](http://www.sikestonr6.org). Through collaboration between staff, parents, and the broader Sikeston community, Southeast Elementary strives to maintain a supportive and effective learning atmosphere.

265

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHEAST ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	13
Black	85
Asian	1
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
135 (50.9 %)
Black
85 (32.1 %)
Two or More
27 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)472-0707
Website:	http://www.sikestonr6.org
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 66

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 77