- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Sycamore El
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481591001158
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #76 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore El ranks #76 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sycamore El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481591001158 · Fort Worth, TX Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.1:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Crowley H S (2,936 students)
Sycamore El held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sycamore El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Crowley
North Crowley H S
2,936 students
- Crowley H S
Crowley H S
2,433 students
- Summer Creek M 1,035
Summer Creek Middle
1,035 students
- Richard Allie 1,008
Richard Allie Middle
1,008 students
- Crowley Middle 821
Crowley Middle
821 students
- This school 509
Sycamore El
509 students
What this shows Sycamore El reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore El compares
Sycamore El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 32.8%
White 6.9%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Sycamore El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crowley Isd reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summer Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Allie Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore El
How many students attend Sycamore El?
Sycamore El has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sycamore El?
77.0% of students at Sycamore El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore El?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore El?
Sycamore El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore El ranks #76 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Crowley Isd?
Besides Sycamore El, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Summer Creek Middle (1,035 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.