How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Barbara Benson Elementary | Sycamore Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tustin, CA | Tustin, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 313 | 1,085 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 25.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.6% | 70.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Barbara Benson Elementary | Sycamore Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,867 | $14,867 |
| District | Tustin Unified | Tustin Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Barbara Benson Elementary | Sycamore Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.7% | 3.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.9% | 92.3% |
| Asian | 8.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Barbara Benson Elementary | Sycamore Magnet Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 313:1 | 542.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 29 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.