Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Elementary serves the northwest part of Cookeville, TN, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 337 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Stars
School Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Sycamore Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cane Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
337 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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