- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santee, CA
Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063588006146
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Canyon Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #9 of 10
- elementary schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Canyon Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Canyon Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Sycamore Canyon Elementary grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 063588006146 · Santee, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 24.9:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Seco Elementary (913 students)
Sycamore Canyon Elementary grew from 320 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Canyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Seco Eleme
Rio Seco Elementary
913 students
- Cajon Park Ele
Cajon Park Elementary
830 students
- Carlton Oaks E
Carlton Oaks Elementary
823 students
- Hill Creek Ele
Hill Creek Elementary
695 students
- Pepper Drive E
Pepper Drive Elementary
661 students
- This school
Sycamore Canyon Elementary
373 students
What this shows Sycamore Canyon Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Canyon Elementary compares
Sycamore Canyon Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Sycamore Canyon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santee reports $14,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cajon Park Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pepper Drive Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Santee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rio Seco Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Cajon Park Elementary
Standard public school
830 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Hill Creek Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 24:1 students per teacher
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Carlton Hills Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
Sycamore Canyon Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
19.4% of students at Sycamore Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Canyon Elementary is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
Sycamore Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Canyon Elementary ranks #9 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Santee?
Besides Sycamore Canyon Elementary, Santee also operates Rio Seco Elementary (913 students), Cajon Park Elementary (830 students), and Carlton Oaks Elementary (823 students). See the Santee district page for the complete list.