- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurinburg, NC
Sycamore Lane Primary
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Lane Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370420003569
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Lane Primary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Lane Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Lane Primary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Laurinburg, NC.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420003569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Sycamore Lane Primary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370420003569 · Laurinburg, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 15:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
Sycamore Lane Primary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Lane Primary 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 435
Sycamore Lane Primary
435 students
What this shows Sycamore Lane Primary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Lane Primary compares
Sycamore Lane Primary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.7%
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
$13,710
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.4%
White 20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Sycamore Lane Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Lane Primary'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
Similar other schools in Laurinburg
2 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Lane Primary
How many students attend Sycamore Lane Primary?
Sycamore Lane Primary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurinburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Lane Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Lane Primary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Primary?
99.3% of students at Sycamore Lane Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Lane Primary?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Lane Primary is African American at 58.4% of enrollment, in Laurinburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Lane Primary?
Sycamore Lane Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Primary rank among schools in Laurinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Lane Primary ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Laurinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotland County Schools?
Besides Sycamore Lane Primary, 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.