- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Sycamore Lane Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370420001696 · Laurinburg, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 13.3:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
Sycamore Lane Elementary shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland High
Scotland High School
1,294 students
- Laurel Hill El
Laurel Hill Elementary
662 students
- South Johnson
South Johnson Elementary
654 students
- Spring Hill Mi
Spring Hill Middle
593 students
- Carver Middle
Carver Middle
563 students
- This school 347
Sycamore Lane Elementary
347 students
What this shows Sycamore Lane Elementary reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Lane Elementary compares
Sycamore Lane Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 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.
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
District finance for Scotland County Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~347 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.