At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
401
Sycamore Elementary: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
21.1:1 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
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.5:1
What the reported data says about Sycamore Elementary
Sycamore Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Simi Valley. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Simi Valley Unified. NCES reports 359 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (48.5%) and White (39.3%). English learners represent 15.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sycamore Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.3%
- Hispanic48.5%
- Black3.3%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.5%
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
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 Simi Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
White Oak Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
352 reported students
Park View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
319 reported students
Mountain View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Santa Susana Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
312 reported students
Katherine Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
300 reported students
Garden Grove Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
283 reported students
Public schools near Sycamore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Elementary Elementary · Simi Valley Unified | KG–05 | 567 | 0.5 mi |
| Atherwood Elementary Elementary · Simi Valley Unified | KG–05 | 456 | 0.9 mi |
| Justin Elementary Elementary · Simi Valley Unified | KG–06 | 103 | 0.9 mi |
| Garden Grove Elementary Elementary · Simi Valley Unified | KG–05 | 283 | 0.9 mi |
| Berylwood Elementary Elementary · Simi Valley Unified | KG–05 | 457 | 0.9 mi |
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · Simi Valley Unified | KG–05 | 401 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Elementary
What grades does Sycamore Elementary serve?
Sycamore Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Simi Valley Unified.
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary?
Sycamore Elementary reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 359 students and 17 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 Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sycamore Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Simi Valley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sycamore Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sycamore Elementary in?
Sycamore Elementary is part of Simi Valley Unified, based in Simi Valley, CA, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sycamore Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vista Elementary (0.5 mi), Atherwood Elementary (0.9 mi), Justin Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.