- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sugar Hill, GA
Sycamore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002900
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Sugar Hill · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sycamore Elementary School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130255002900 · Sugar Hill, GA Other · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 11.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Sycamore Elementary School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 751
Sycamore Elementary School
751 students
What this shows Sycamore Elementary School reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Elementary School compares
Sycamore Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 751 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 26.2%
African American 17.2%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Sycamore Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Sugar Hill
1 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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Elementary School
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has 751 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sugar Hill, GA. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Sycamore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Sugar Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Sugar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sugar Hill, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sugar Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Sycamore Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.