NEW DAWN SCHOOL

MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
710 GLENN DR
SIKESTON, MO 63801
34 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
New Dawn School, located in Sikeston, Missouri, is a specialized educational facility operated under the jurisdiction of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). As part of the state’s network of schools, it is specifically designed to serve students with significant developmental disabilities and intensive educational needs. The school provides a structured, supportive environment where the curriculum is tailored to the unique individualized education programs (IEPs) of each student, focusing on functional academics, life skills, and personal development.

The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and therapeutic atmosphere that empowers students to reach their highest potential. By utilizing specialized instructional strategies and professional support services, New Dawn School works to bridge the gap between educational goals and daily living capabilities. Its affiliation with the state’s special education division ensures that the school maintains rigorous standards for faculty expertise and resource allocation, making it a critical community resource for families in the region requiring highly specialized educational interventions.
34
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    22 (64.7 %)
  • Black
    7 (20.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (8.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
Phone: (573)472-5360
Website: http://www.dese.mo.gov/divspeced/stateschools/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 2
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 2
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio