- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpine, AL
Sycamore School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001599
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 340
- students enrolled
Sycamore School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Sycamore School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+22.1%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 010318001599 · Alpine, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 24.3:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Sycamore School grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+22.1%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sycamore School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school 340
Sycamore School
340 students
What this shows Sycamore School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sycamore School compares
Sycamore School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,145
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 37.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Sycamore School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sycamore School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Alpine
1 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore School
How many students attend Sycamore School?
Sycamore School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpine, AL. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore School is 24.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sycamore School?
71.1% of students at Sycamore School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Alpine, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore School?
Sycamore School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Talladega County?
Besides Sycamore School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.