- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Sycamore Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061074011753
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Ridge earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #16 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for California
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sycamore Ridge has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Ridge ranks #16 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Del Mar Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061074011753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Sycamore Ridge shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 061074011753 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 16.1:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmel Del Mar Elementary (562 students)
Sycamore Ridge shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sycamore Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmel Del Mar
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
562 students
- Sage Canyon
Sage Canyon
457 students
- Ocean Air
Ocean Air
450 students
- Torrey Hills
Torrey Hills
389 students
- This school
Sycamore Ridge
386 students
- Pacific Sky
Pacific Sky
368 students
What this shows Sycamore Ridge reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore Ridge compares
Sycamore Ridge is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.3%
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Sycamore Ridge is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Del Mar Union Elementary reports $20,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Del Mar Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Canyon | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Air | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Torrey Hills | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pacific Sky | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar elementary schools in San Diego
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Albert Einstein Academies
Standard public school
1,448 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Design 39 Campus
Standard public school
1,216 students 27:1 students per teacher
Nestor Language Academy Charter
Standard public school
1,079 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Hills
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Language Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Del Sur Elementary
Standard public school
891 students 24.1:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Ridge
How many students attend Sycamore Ridge?
Sycamore Ridge has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Ridge is 16.1:1, which is 25% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Ridge?
21.5% of students at Sycamore Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Ridge is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Ridge?
Sycamore Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Ridge rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Ridge ranks #16 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Del Mar Union Elementary?
Besides Sycamore Ridge, Del Mar Union Elementary also operates Carmel Del Mar Elementary (562 students), Sage Canyon (457 students), and Ocean Air (450 students). See the Del Mar Union Elementary district page for the complete list.