At a glance
Reported students
373
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
606
Sycamore Canyon Elementary: 373 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
20.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Sycamore Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Santee. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Santee. NCES reports 373 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sycamore Canyon Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.5%
- Hispanic30%
- Black2.1%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Santee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue
Elementary · Grades KG–08
548 reported students
Carlton Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
601 reported students
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
606 reported students
Pepper Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
661 reported students
Hill Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
695 reported students
Santee Alternative
Elementary · Grades KG–08
11 reported students
Public schools near Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hills Elementary Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 601 | 1.2 mi |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 823 | 1.4 mi |
| Rio Seco Elementary Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 913 | 1.5 mi |
| Santee Success Program Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 5 | 1.9 mi |
| Santee Alternative Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 11 | 1.9 mi |
| Cajon Park Elementary Elementary · Santee | KG–08 | 830 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Canyon Elementary
What grades does Sycamore Canyon Elementary serve?
Sycamore Canyon Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Santee.
How many students attend Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
Sycamore Canyon Elementary reported 373 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 341 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 373 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sycamore Canyon Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sycamore Canyon Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Santee attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sycamore Canyon Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sycamore Canyon Elementary in?
Sycamore Canyon Elementary is part of Santee, based in Santee, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sycamore Canyon Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carlton Hills Elementary (1.2 mi), Carlton Oaks Elementary (1.4 mi), Rio Seco Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.