Enrollment
348
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holt, MI
Sycamore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261848005532
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Holt · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, MI.
School address
District: Holt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261848005532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sycamore Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sycamore Elementary School
Sycamore Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Holt, Michigan, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 348 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 671 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #309.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students) and Holt Junior High School (713 students) alongside Sycamore Elementary School.
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 School compares
Sycamore Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$13,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 47.1%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Sycamore Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holt Public Schools, which includes Sycamore Elementary School.
$13,182
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 6.3%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holt Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elliott Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimondale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Elementary School
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holt, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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?
56.4% of students at Sycamore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Elementary School is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Holt, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Holt?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holt on the city page.
Is Sycamore Elementary School a good school?
Sycamore Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Holt Public Schools?
Besides Sycamore Elementary School, Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students), Holt Junior High School (713 students), and Elliott Elementary School (457 students). See the Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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