- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tustin, CA
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064015006636
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Magnet Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Tustin · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Magnet Academy has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Magnet Academy ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Tustin, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015006636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Sycamore Magnet Academy held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 064015006636 · Tustin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 22.6:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Sycamore Magnet Academy held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Magnet Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- This school 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- Pioneer Middle 971
Pioneer Middle
971 students
What this shows Sycamore Magnet Academy reports 1,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Magnet Academy compares
Sycamore Magnet Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$15,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Sycamore Magnet Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Tustin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Heritage Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Tustin Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 26:1 students per teacher
Robert Heideman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
W. R. Nelson Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Helen Estock Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,085 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Magnet Academy
How many students attend Sycamore Magnet Academy?
Sycamore Magnet Academy has 1,085 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tustin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,211 (2022-23) → 1,161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Magnet Academy is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sycamore Magnet Academy?
70.9% of students at Sycamore Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Magnet Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Tustin, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Magnet Academy?
Sycamore Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Magnet Academy rank among elementary schools in Tustin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Magnet Academy ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Tustin, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tustin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Sycamore Magnet Academy, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.