Sycamore Elementary School

5695 Sycamore Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sycamore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 768 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#686 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
46%
37%
43%
40%
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
43%
19%
Black
18%
36%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #686 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sycamore Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugar Hill Elementary School, White Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
768 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sycamore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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