Sycamore Elementary School

16701 S Houghton Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 677 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 677 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

School Rankings

Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#333 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
59%
35%
53%
40%
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
38%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #333 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sycamore Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acacia Elementary School, Esmond Station School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
677 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sycamore Elementary School located?
Sycamore Elementary School is located in the Santa Rita Bel Air Hills neighborhood of Vail, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Santa Rita Bel Air Hills.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 677 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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