Scott County Central Elementary

Q: Is Scott County Central Elementary a good school?

Scott County Central Elementary ranks 603 rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Scott County Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Sikeston, Missouri, serving 138 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Scott County Central District, which is ranked 311 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Scott County Central Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with student performance on state assessments significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 41.6%. Nearby schools like Chaffee Elementary also outperform Scott County Central on state assessments.

However, the school serves a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Despite these challenges, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $11,644 to $14,689 per student over the past few years, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 to 11.6. While the school's overall performance is concerning, it appears to be providing additional support and resources to its economically disadvantaged students, helping them perform better relative to their peers statewide.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

20794 Us Hwy 61
Sikeston, MO 63801-7260

(573) 471-3511

District: Scott County Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
603^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,689

Students who attend Scott County Central Elementary usually attend:

High:

Scott County Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.5%

African American:

11.4%

Two or more races:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott County Central Elementary ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), African American (11.4%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott County Central Elementary is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Scott County Central Elementary employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott County Central Elementary is $14,689.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott County Central Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Central Elementary 603^rd of 906 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 311^th of 386 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
2006	21.65	955^th	1074	11.1%
2007	28.71	898^th	1080	16.9%
2008	40.74	745^th	1084	31.3%
2009	37.74	746^th	1053	29.2%
2010	33.26	816^th	1066	23.5%
2011	32.71	835^th	1088	23.3%
2012	41.86	722^nd	1085	33.5%
2013	46.30	657^th	1108	40.7%
2014	34.35	803^rd	1089	26.3%
2015	42.41	669^th	1058	36.8%
2017	28.33	808^th	1032	21.7%
2018	34.56	721^st	1045	31.0%
2019	20.96	879^th	1052	16.4%
2021	26.14	687^th	901	23.8%
2023	13.73	784^th	898	12.7%
2024	35.33	603^rd	906	33.4%

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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
2018	56.89	341^st	887	61.6%
2019	34.51	666^th	907	26.6%
2021	56.01	196^th	574	65.9%
2023	30.60	458^th	611	25.0%
2024	66.07	142^nd	625	77.3%

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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
2018	35.83	582^nd	898	35.2%
2019	27.37	730^th	917	20.4%
2021	15.84	614^th	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.

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	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	212	212
1992	121	66	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1993	148	66	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1994	167	68	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1995	147	82	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1996	147	82	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1997	160	91	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
1998	170	80	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1999	180	99	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	281
2000	170	98	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	270
2001	159	88	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2002	142	97	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2003	142	97	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2004	157	68	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2005	163	63	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2006	142	49	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2007	151	48	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2008	150	41	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2009	145	45	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2010	122	46	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2011	137	52	0	0	0	0	0	189
2012	137	40	0	0	0	10	0	187
2013	133	48	0	0	0	8	0	189
2014	145	47	0	0	0	6	0	198
2015	145	42	0	0	0	6	0	193
2016	127	47	0	0	0	4	0	178
2017	120	21	0	3	1	25	0	170
2018	89	32	1	1	0	4	0	127
2019	103	27	1	0	0	18	0	149
2020	106	30	1	0	0	20	0	157
2021	124	26	1	0	0	16	0	167
2022	113	20	1	0	0	19	0	153
2023	97	21	1	3	0	16	0	138
2024	127	19	1	2	0	17	0	166

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
2024	166	16.8	9.8	89.8

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
2024	166	16.8	9.8	89.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott County Central Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 879^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 784^th 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)	30	16.7	13.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central)	30	16.7	13.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central Elementary)	11.6	18.7	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Central)	11.6	18.7	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central Elementary)	29.5	26.7	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central)	29.5	26.7	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central Elementary)	42.8	13.6	29.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Central)	42.8	13.6	29.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	149	138	7.4%
African American	27	21	22.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	103	97	5.8%
Two or More Races	18	16	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98%	97.8%	0.2%

Schools Near Scott County Central Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott County Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	20794 Us Hwy 61	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Scott County Central	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-3511	166	17	9.8	89.8%	127 (76.5%)	19 (11.4%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)	35.3	603^rd of 906 public elementary schools	33.4%		13.7	784^th of 898 public elementary schools	12.7%	181						33.5	25.0			31.3	$14,689	$1,499	$13,190
Sikeston Kindergarten Center	Public	PK-K	1310 E Salcedo Rd	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0653	362	34	10.7	100.0%	192 (53.0%)	116 (32.0%)	17 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)								(n/a)											$10,674	$1,961	$8,712
Lee Hunter Elementary	Public	1-4	315 Baker Street	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 472-2200	355	25	14.4	99.7%	219 (61.7%)	98 (27.6%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	50.7	445^th of 906 public elementary schools	50.9%		50.5	451^st of 898 public elementary schools	49.8%	6	34.4	58.5					37.8	38.9			$9,379	$3,285	$6,095
Oran Elementary School	Public	K-6	310 Church St	Oran	63771	Scott County	Oran R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 262-3435	143	12	12.0	55.9%	125 (87.4%)	3 (2.1%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)	52.9	418^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.9%					(n/a)				73.8		22.3	33.4				$8,899	$1,066	$7,833
Southeast Elementary	Public	1-4	2300 Ables Rd	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 472-0707	249	23	10.9	100.0%	127 (51.0%)	82 (32.9%)	11 (4.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.4%)	22.6	709^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.7%		21.1	732^nd of 898 public elementary schools	18.5%	23	31.6	27.8					30.1	16.3			$10,291	$3,686	$6,605
Wing Elementary	Public	1-4	1123 Gen George E Day Parkway	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0615	367	30	12.2	100.0%	166 (45.2%)	145 (39.5%)	19 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)	20	733^rd of 906 public elementary schools	19.1%		16.2	764^th of 898 public elementary schools	14.9%	31	23.5	24.3					30.1	22.0			$9,335	$3,228	$6,107
Scott County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3541	401	31	12.7	52.6%	365 (91.0%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	18.4	745^th of 906 public elementary schools	17.8%		31.1	649^th of 898 public elementary schools	27.7%	96	28.9	22.4	21.2			22.9	25.1	14.6			$10,490	$736	$9,754
Kelso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	820 State Hwy A	Benton	63736	Scott County	Kelso C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3357	210	16	12.8	23.3%	205 (97.6%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	49.9				49.9						$10,372	$1,517	$8,854
Bell City Elementary	Public	K-6	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 733-4444	107	14	7.8	57.0%	98 (91.6%)	5 (4.7%)	3 (2.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	84.1										$11,612	$2,571	$9,042
Chaffee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	408 Elliott Ave	Chaffee	63740	Scott County	Chaffee R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 887-3244	321	28	11.4	55.8%	303 (94.4%)	13 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	25.6	692^nd of 906 public elementary schools	23.6%		27.7	687^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.5%	5	26.1	33.4	17.7	46.5		11.9	31.1		19.8		$9,586	$1,333	$8,254

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Is Scott County Central Elementary a good school?

Scott County Central Elementary ranks 603^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Scott County Central Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Scott County Central Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Scott County Central Elementary attend?

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

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What is the racial makeup of Scott County Central Elementary?

Students at Scott County Central Elementary are 77% White, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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