Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sycamore Elementary serves the southern part of Claremont, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #1113 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sycamore Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral Elementary School, Condit Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
350 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Claremont Unified School District.
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