Enrollment
350
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Claremont, CA
Sycamore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore 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 060876000895
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Claremont · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, CA.
School address
District: Claremont Unified · California
NCES ID 060876000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sycamore Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sycamore Elementary
Sycamore Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Claremont, California, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the California average.
Enrollment of 350 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 615 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #543, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Claremont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Elementary (648 students): Sycamore Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25:1 vs 28.2:1).
Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students) and El Roble Intermediate (952 students) alongside Sycamore Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sycamore Elementary compares
Sycamore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
25:1
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
22.3%
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
$14,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 11.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Sycamore Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claremont Unified, which includes Sycamore Elementary.
$14,121
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.3%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sycamore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Roble Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Condit Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,065
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Claremont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chaparral Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Condit Elementary
Standard public school
603 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Sumner Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 24:1 students per teacher
Oakmont Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Vista Del Valle Elementary
Standard public school
264 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Elementary
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary?
Sycamore Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Claremont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary is 25:1, 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 Elementary?
13.6% of students at Sycamore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Elementary is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Claremont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Elementary?
Sycamore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Elementary rank among elementary schools in Claremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Claremont, 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 Claremont on the city page.
Is Sycamore Elementary a good school?
Sycamore Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Claremont Unified?
Besides Sycamore Elementary, Claremont Unified also operates Claremont High (2,065 students), El Roble Intermediate (952 students), and Chaparral Elementary (648 students). See the Claremont Unified district page for the complete list.
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