Scott County Central Elementary

Summary:

Scott County Central Elementary is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Sikeston, Missouri, with a student population of just 138 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, an extremely high poverty rate, and declining enrollment.

Despite having a small student-teacher ratio of 9.5 and relatively high per-student spending of $14,689, Scott County Central Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri elementary schools, with only 16.7% of 3rd graders, 18.7% of 4th graders, 26.7% of 5th graders, and 13.6% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better on state assessments in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance is significantly below the state average, and it ranks 784 out of 898 elementary schools in Missouri. Additionally, the school has an extremely high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 97.83% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Matthews Elementary, Chaffee Elementary, and Bell City Elementary, Scott County Central Elementary has the lowest academic performance, with the lowest percentage of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments. However, the school's small student-teacher ratio is among the best in the area, and its per-student spending is higher than most of the nearby schools. The school's performance, particularly among its subgroups, warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 20794 Us Hwy 61
       Sikeston, MO  63801-7260


(573) 471-3511

District: Scott County Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
784th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,689 Help


Students who attend Scott County Central Elementary usually attend:

High:    Scott County Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
African American:
15.2%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Scott County Central Elementary ranks worse than 87.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), African American (15.2%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott County Central Elementary is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott County Central Elementary is $14,689.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Scott County Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Central Elementary 784th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Scott County Central Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Scott County Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Central 352nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Scott County Central Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Scott County Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.65 955th 1074 11.1%
2007 28.71 898th 1080 16.9%
2008 40.74 745th 1084 31.3%
2009 37.74 746th 1053 29.2%
2010 33.26 816th 1066 23.5%
2011 32.71 835th 1088 23.3%
2012 41.86 722nd 1085 33.5%
2013 46.30 657th 1108 40.7%
2014 34.35 803rd 1089 26.3%
2015 42.41 669th 1058 36.8%
2017 28.33 808th 1032 21.7%
2018 34.56 721st 1045 31.0%
2019 20.96 879th 1052 16.4%
2021 26.14 687th 901 23.8%
2023 13.73 784th 898 12.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott County Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 341st 887 61.6%
2019 34.51 666th 907 26.6%
2021 56.01 196th 574 65.9%
2023 30.60 458th 611 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Scott County Central Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.83 582nd 898 35.2%
2019 27.37 730th 917 20.4%
2021 15.84 614th 691 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Scott County Central Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 212 212
1992 121 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 148 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 167 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 147 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1996 147 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1997 160 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 170 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1999 180 99 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2000 170 98 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2001 159 88 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 142 97 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 142 97 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 157 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2005 163 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2006 142 49 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2007 151 48 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2008 150 41 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 145 45 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2010 122 46 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2011 137 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 189
2012 137 40 0 0 0 0 10 0 187
2013 133 48 0 0 0 0 8 0 189
2014 145 47 0 0 0 0 6 0 198
2015 145 42 0 0 0 0 6 0 193
2016 127 47 0 0 0 0 4 0 178
2017 120 21 0 3 0 1 25 0 170
2018 89 32 1 1 0 0 4 0 127
2019 103 27 1 0 0 0 18 0 149
2020 106 30 1 0 0 0 20 0 157
2021 124 26 1 0 0 0 16 0 167
2022 113 20 1 0 0 0 19 0 153
2023 97 21 1 3 0 0 16 0 138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scott County Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 212 18.2 11.6 89.6
1992 187 18.1 10.3 94.7
1993 214 14.4 14.9 80.4
1994 235 16.4 14.3 80.9
1995 229 18.6 12.3 94.8
1996 229 18.6 12.3 94.8
1997 251 19.8 12.7 53.8
1998 250 21.3 11.7 60
1999 281 22.5 12.5 66.5
2000 270 23.2 11.6 71.1
2001 247 24.1 10.2 70.4
2002 239 25.5 9.4 66.1
2003 239 25.5 9.4 66.1
2004 225 24.0 9.4 61.3
2005 226 23.5 9.6 61.5
2006 191 22.9 8.3 61.3
2007 199 20.4 9.8 59.3
2008 191 23.2 8.2 59.7
2009 191 22.7 8.4 68.1
2010 168 22.5 7.4 73.8
2011 189 15.9 11.8 71.4
2012 187 7.0 26.7 71.1
2013 189 18.0 10.5 n/a
2014 198 3.0 66.0 78.3
2015 193 9.0 21.4 100
2016 178 16.0 11.1 98.3
2017 170 20.5 8.2 100
2018 127 14.4 8.8 100
2019 149 16.2 9.1 98
2020 157 14.9 10.5 98.1
2021 167 14.3 11.6 98.2
2022 153 14.5 10.5 98
2023 138 14.5 9.5 97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scott County Central Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 212 18.2 11.6 89.6
1992 187 18.1 10.3 94.7
1993 214 14.4 14.9 80.4
1994 235 16.4 14.3 80.9
1995 229 18.6 12.3 94.8
1996 229 18.6 12.3 94.8
1997 251 19.8 12.7 53.8
1998 250 21.3 11.7 60
1999 281 22.5 12.5 66.5
2000 270 23.2 11.6 71.1
2001 247 24.1 10.2 70.4
2002 239 25.5 9.4 66.1
2003 239 25.5 9.4 66.1
2004 225 24.0 9.4 61.3
2005 226 23.5 9.6 61.5
2006 191 22.9 8.3 61.3
2007 199 20.4 9.8 59.3
2008 191 23.2 8.2 59.7
2009 191 22.7 8.4 68.1
2010 168 22.5 7.4 73.8
2011 189 15.9 11.8 71.4
2012 187 7.0 26.7 71.1
2013 189 18.0 10.5 n/a
2014 198 3.0 66.0 78.3
2015 193 9.0 21.4 100
2016 178 16.0 11.1 98.3
2017 170 20.5 8.2 100
2018 127 14.4 8.8 100
2019 149 16.2 9.1 98
2020 157 14.9 10.5 98.1
2021 167 14.3 11.6 98.2
2022 153 14.5 10.5 98
2023 138 14.5 9.5 97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott County Central Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $273 (2.1%) $12,979 (97.9%) $13,253
2020 $1,132 (9.7%) $10,512 (90.3%) $11,644
2021 $1,261 (9.7%) $11,693 (90.3%) $12,954
2022 $1,499 (10.2%) $13,190 (89.8%) $14,689

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott County Central Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 879th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 784th of 898 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central Elementary)3016.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central)3016.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central Elementary)11.618.7
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central)11.618.7
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central Elementary)29.526.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central)29.526.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central Elementary)42.813.6
 29.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central)42.813.6
 29.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students149138
 7.4%
African American2721
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White10397
 5.8%
Two or More Races1816
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98%97.8%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Scott County Central Elementary.

Students who attend Scott County Central Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Scott County Central High

Scott County Central Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Scott County Central Elementary are 70% White, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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