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Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Murray Ln
Sikeston, MO 63801
Southwest Elementary School serves 270 students in grades 5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
38%
15%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
270 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.

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