- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pickerington, OH
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468905550
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Creek Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468905550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sycamore Creek Elementary School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 390468905550 · Pickerington, OH Other · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 22.5:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Sycamore Creek Elementary School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- This school 652
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
652 students
What this shows Sycamore Creek Elementary School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Creek Elementary School compares
Sycamore Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 46% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 46.8%
African American 28.5%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Sycamore Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Pickerington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
Sycamore Creek Elementary School has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Creek Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Sycamore Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Creek Elementary School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
Sycamore Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pickerington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.