Enrollment
424
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bartlett, IL
Sycamore Trails Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sycamore Trails Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371000073
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sycamore Trails Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Bartlett · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 424
- students enrolled
Sycamore Trails Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Trails Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Bartlett, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sycamore Trails Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sycamore Trails Elementary School
Sycamore Trails Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bartlett, Illinois, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bartlett's public schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elem School (401 students): Sycamore Trails Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 11.8:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Sycamore Trails Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sycamore Trails Elementary School compares
Sycamore Trails Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Sycamore Trails Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Sycamore Trails Elementary School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sycamore Trails Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sycamore Trails Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Bartlett
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Trails Elementary School
How many students attend Sycamore Trails Elementary School?
Sycamore Trails Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bartlett, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Trails Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sycamore Trails Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sycamore Trails Elementary School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Bartlett, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sycamore Trails Elementary School?
Sycamore Trails Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sycamore Trails Elementary School rank among public schools in Bartlett?
By Resource Investment Index, Sycamore Trails Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Bartlett, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bartlett on the city page.
Is Sycamore Trails Elementary School a good school?
Sycamore Trails Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Sycamore Trails Elementary School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.
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