Wing Elem. in Sikeston, MO | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

359

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

01–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

58th percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

386

Wing Elem.: 359 reported students.

State peer staffing position

65th percentile

13.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 367
Teachers (FTE): 23
Student–teacher ratio: 16:1

What the reported data says about Wing Elem.

Wing Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades 01–04 in Sikeston. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Sikeston R-6. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.1%) and Black (40.9%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wing Elem.

1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.6%
Students with disabilities: 13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 100%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.14

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White42.1%
Hispanic7.5%
Black40.9%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lee Hunter Elem.

Elementary · Grades 01–04

369 reported students

Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

403 reported students

Southeast Elem.

Elementary · Grades 01–04

250 reported students

Sikeston Junior High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

448 reported students

Sikeston Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–06

493 reported students

Sikeston Career Tech. Ctr.

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

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Public schools near Wing Elem.

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Sikeston Middle School Middle · Sikeston R-6	05–06	493	0.8 mi
Southeast Elem. Elementary · Sikeston R-6	01–04	250	1.5 mi
Lee Hunter Elem. Elementary · Sikeston R-6	01–04	369	2 mi
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr. Elementary · Sikeston R-6	PK–KG	403	2.6 mi
Matthews Elementary Elementary · New Madrid Co. R-I	PK–05	139	7 mi
Scott Co. Central Elem. Elementary · Scott Co. Central	PK–06	194	8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Wing Elem.

What grades does Wing Elem. serve?

Wing Elem. reports grades 01–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sikeston R-6.

How many students attend Wing Elem.?

Wing Elem. reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 367 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wing Elem.?

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 359 students and 27.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wing Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wing Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sikeston R-6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Wing Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Wing Elem. in?

Wing Elem. is part of Sikeston R-6, based in Sikeston, MO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wing Elem.?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sikeston Middle School (0.8 mi), Southeast Elem. (1.5 mi), Lee Hunter Elem. (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.