Enrollment
347
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laurinburg, NC
Sycamore Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370420001696
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Lane Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Lane Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Lane Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Laurinburg, NC.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sycamore Lane Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sycamore Lane Elementary
Sycamore Lane Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Laurinburg, North Carolina, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 347 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (19%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scotland County Schools spends $14,867 per pupil, 24% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 347 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students) and Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students) alongside Sycamore Lane 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 Lane Elementary compares
Sycamore Lane Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$14,867
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 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
African American 56.2%
White 19.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Sycamore Lane Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scotland County Schools, which includes Sycamore Lane Elementary.
$14,867
Per student
+24%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 62.8%
Federal 19.8%
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 Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Lane Elementary
How many students attend Sycamore Lane Elementary?
Sycamore Lane Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laurinburg, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Lane Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Lane Elementary?
97.8% of students at Sycamore Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Lane Elementary is African American at 56.2% of enrollment, in Laurinburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Lane Elementary?
Sycamore Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Lane Elementary rank among public schools in Laurinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Lane Elementary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Laurinburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Laurinburg on the city page.
Is Sycamore Lane Elementary a good school?
Sycamore Lane Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina 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 Scotland County Schools?
Besides Sycamore Lane Elementary, Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students), Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students), and South Johnson Elementary (654 students). See the Scotland County Schools district page for the complete list.
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