At a glance
Reported students
1,085
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
548
Sycamore Magnet Academy: 1,085 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
25.2:1 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
- 1,238
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.2:1
What the reported data says about Sycamore Magnet Academy
Sycamore Magnet Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Tustin. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Tustin Unified. NCES reports 1,085 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.2:1, above 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 (92.3%) and White (3.4%). English learners represent 45.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. 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 Magnet Academy
- 1How do the reported 25.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.12 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 2 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
- 45.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.41
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.96
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.4%
- Hispanic92.3%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Tustin Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hicks Canyon Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
830 reported students
Orchard Hills
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,373 reported students
Tustin Memorial Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
613 reported students
Arroyo Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
585 reported students
Heritage Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
567 reported students
Myford Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
542 reported students
Public schools near Sycamore Magnet Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary Elementary · Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 426 | 0.5 mi |
| Heritage Elementary Elementary · Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 567 | 0.6 mi |
| W. R. Nelson Elementary Elementary · Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 460 | 0.8 mi |
| Robert Heideman Elementary Elementary · Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 502 | 1.2 mi |
| Helen Estock Elementary Elementary · Tustin Unified | KG–05 | 456 | 1.7 mi |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary Elementary · Santa Ana Unified | KG–05 | 380 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Magnet Academy
What grades does Sycamore Magnet Academy serve?
Sycamore Magnet Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tustin Unified.
How many students attend Sycamore Magnet Academy?
Sycamore Magnet Academy reported 1,085 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,238 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sycamore Magnet Academy?
The calculated ratio is 25.2:1, based on 1,085 students and 43.12 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 Magnet Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sycamore Magnet Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tustin Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sycamore Magnet Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.2% 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 Magnet Academy in?
Sycamore Magnet Academy is part of Tustin Unified, based in Tustin, CA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sycamore Magnet Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary (0.5 mi), Heritage Elementary (0.6 mi), W. R. Nelson Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.