Sycamore Elementary School

Q: Is Sycamore Elementary School a good school?

Sycamore Elementary School ranks 255 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sycamore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Avon, Indiana, serving 541 students in grades K-4. As part of the highly-ranked Avon Community School Corp, Sycamore Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and focus on supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

With a student body that is 47.69% White, 27.17% African American, 9.06% Hispanic, and 5.91% Asian, Sycamore Elementary has a more diverse enrollment compared to nearby schools in the Avon district, which tend to have higher percentages of White students. Academically, the school has consistently outperformed the district and state averages on ILEARN assessments, with 46.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 64.76% proficient or better in Math. Sycamore Elementary also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.3% to 6.7% in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

One notable aspect of Sycamore Elementary is its higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.35% to 47.13% in recent years. This is higher than the nearby Brownsburg Community School Corp schools, suggesting the school serves a community with greater economic need. To support these students, Sycamore Elementary has seen an increase in spending per student, from $9,069 in 2019-2020 to $10,786 in 2021-2022, indicating a commitment to investing in resources and programs to foster student success.

Detail:

Public K-4

7878 E Cr 100 N
Avon, IN 46123

(317) 544-6600

District: Avon Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
255^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,786

Students who attend Sycamore Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Avon Intermediate School East
	Avon Middle School North
High:	Avon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 531

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.6%

African American:

30.1%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sycamore Elementary School ranks better than 74.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Avon Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.88. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.6%), African American (30.1%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School is 16.5. 5 elementary schools in the Avon Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sycamore Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Elementary School is $10,786. 3 elementary schools in the Avon Community School Corp District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sycamore Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Avon Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Avon Community School Corp 20^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sycamore Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	72.25	219^th	959	77.2%
2006	66.60	310^th	961	67.7%
2007	73.56	210^th	985	78.7%
2008	82.24	108^th	996	89.2%
2009	69.26	309^th	1003	69.2%
2010	80.94	126^th	1009	87.5%
2011	86.44	52^nd	1025	94.9%
2012	77.74	179^th	1015	82.4%
2013	71.91	267^th	1035	74.2%
2014	86.55	36^th	1036	96.5%
2015	91.75	29^th	1040	97.2%
2016	86.00	79^th	1046	92.4%
2017	86.72	81^st	1033	92.2%
2018	86.98	85^th	1027	91.7%
2019	73.23	253^rd	1031	75.5%
2021	75.59	225^th	1016	77.9%
2022	81.99	154^th	1020	84.9%
2023	75.64	225^th	1016	77.9%
2024	73.88	255^th	1010	74.8%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sycamore Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	481	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	491
1996	481	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	491
1997	479	1	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	3	499
1998	508	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
1999	537	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2000	514	8	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2001	513	3	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2002	437	14	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	466
2003	437	14	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	466
2004	425	37	3	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2005	485	48	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	557
2006	526	44	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	595
2007	483	45	9	19	2	n/a	n/a	46	604
2008	392	29	13	20	4	n/a	n/a	36	494
2009	401	43	12	28	4	n/a	n/a	36	524
2010	401	46	24	28	2	n/a	n/a	36	537
2011	269	40	13	37	1	0	16	0	376
2012	255	38	16	35	1	0	17	0	362
2013	286	46	17	33	0	0	23	0	405
2014	285	47	21	32	0	0	26	0	411
2015	292	47	13	35	0	0	33	0	420
2016	311	59	15	35	0	1	35	0	456
2017	311	80	23	35	1	1	43	0	494
2018	283	84	29	41	1	0	42	0	480
2019	278	96	34	39	2	0	46	0	495
2020	272	109	27	36	3	0	47	0	494
2021	275	107	24	36	1	0	38	0	481
2022	271	118	29	47	0	0	43	0	508
2023	258	147	32	49	0	2	53	0	541
2024	237	160	31	50	1	0	52	0	531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sycamore Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	491	25.4	19.3	13.7
1996	491	25.4	19.3	13.7
1997	499	26.9	18.6	13.3
1998	516	27.9	18.5	16.9
1999	545	29.0	18.8	18.7
2000	528	28.0	18.9	19.9
2001	525	29.0	18.1	17.7
2002	466	25.0	18.6	35.2
2003	466	25.0	18.6	35.2
2004	489	27.0	18.1	18
2005	557	30.0	18.6	16
2006	595	31.0	19.2	17.8
2007	604	n/a	n/a	18.8
2008	494	23.0	21.5	15.5
2009	524	26.0	20.2	21.1
2010	537	25.0	21.4	19.4
2011	376	20.4	18.4	22.6
2012	362	18.5	19.5	21.3
2013	405	22.0	18.4	21.7
2014	411	21.0	19.5	25.3
2015	420	20.0	21.0	25.7
2016	456	22.0	20.7	26.8
2017	494	25.0	19.7	26.7
2018	480	26.2	18.2	28.1
2019	495	27.0	18.3	27.5
2020	494	30.0	16.4	29.8
2021	481	28.0	17.1	30.4
2022	508	37.1	13.6	31.3
2023	541	31.1	17.3	47.1
2024	531	32.0	16.5	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sycamore Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	491	25.4	19.3	13.7
1996	491	25.4	19.3	13.7
1997	499	26.9	18.6	13.3
1998	516	27.9	18.5	16.9
1999	545	29.0	18.8	18.7
2000	528	28.0	18.9	19.9
2001	525	29.0	18.1	17.7
2002	466	25.0	18.6	35.2
2003	466	25.0	18.6	35.2
2004	489	27.0	18.1	18
2005	557	30.0	18.6	16
2006	595	31.0	19.2	17.8
2007	604	n/a	n/a	18.8
2008	494	23.0	21.5	15.5
2009	524	26.0	20.2	21.1
2010	537	25.0	21.4	19.4
2011	376	20.4	18.4	22.6
2012	362	18.5	19.5	21.3
2013	405	22.0	18.4	21.7
2014	411	21.0	19.5	25.3
2015	420	20.0	21.0	25.7
2016	456	22.0	20.7	26.8
2017	494	25.0	19.7	26.7
2018	480	26.2	18.2	28.1
2019	495	27.0	18.3	27.5
2020	494	30.0	16.4	29.8
2021	481	28.0	17.1	30.4
2022	508	37.1	13.6	31.3
2023	541	31.1	17.3	47.1
2024	531	32.0	16.5	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sycamore Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$248 (2.9%)	$8,281 (97.1%)	$8,529
2020	$272 (3.0%)	$8,796 (97.0%)	$9,069
2021	$258 (2.5%)	$10,192 (97.5%)	$10,450
2022	$660 (6.1%)	$10,126 (93.9%)	$10,786

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sycamore Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 253^rd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 225^th of 1016 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)	57.9	40.7	17.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avon Community School Corp)	58.5	52.7	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)	83.2	62	21.3%
3rd Grade Math (Avon Community School Corp)	74.8	70.5	4.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)	48.9	58.5	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Avon Community School Corp)	54	51.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)	71.3	72.6	1.3%
4th Grade Math (Avon Community School Corp)	71.7	69.1	2.6%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Sycamore Elementary School)	45.7	45.3	0.4%
4th Grade Science (Avon Community School Corp)	54.1	46.2	7.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	495	541	9.3%
African American	96	147	53.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	34	32	5.9%
Hispanic	39	49	25.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	278	258	7.2%
Two or More Races	46	53	15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	47.1%	19.7%

Schools Near Sycamore Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sycamore Elementary School	Public	K-4	7878 E Cr 100 N	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-6600	531	32	16.5	52.9%	237 (44.6%)	160 (30.1%)	50 (9.4%)	31 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.8%)	73.9	255^th of 1010 public elementary schools	74.8%		75.6	225^th of 1016 public elementary schools	77.9%	30	39.7	54.1		46.7	62.1	67.6		64.8		$10,786	$660	$10,126
Maple Elementary School	Public	K-4	7237 E US Hwy 36	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 544-6400	775	52	14.9	58.1%	314 (40.5%)	266 (34.3%)	90 (11.6%)	50 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (6.7%)	74.3	245^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.7%		75.6	226^th of 1016 public elementary schools	77.8%	19	41.1	58.2		49.2	59.3	64.5		61.3		$10,469	$1,029	$9,440
White Oak Early Learning Center	Public	PK	7221 East U.S. Highway 36	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 544-6700	250	20	12.3	28.4%	109 (43.6%)	75 (30.0%)	32 (12.8%)	20 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)
Cedar Elementary School	Public	K-4	685 S Avon Avenue	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 544-6200	675	50	13.5	52.4%	313 (46.4%)	236 (35.0%)	65 (9.6%)	25 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.3%)	81.4	167^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.5%		72.9	265^th of 1016 public elementary schools	73.9%	98	64.6	48.8		55.8	74.6	60.4		66.7		$11,068	$972	$10,096
Pine Tree Elementary School	Public	K-4	7866 E Cr 100 S	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 544-6500	405	29	13.8	56.0%	199 (49.1%)	99 (24.4%)	64 (15.8%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.4%)	82.8	157^th of 1010 public elementary schools	84.5%		81.4	166^th of 1016 public elementary schools	83.7%	9	51.1	62.7		56.5	61.7	73.2		67.1		$11,373	$974	$10,399
Hickory Elementary School	Public	K-4	907 S Avon Avenue	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-6300	592	42	14.0	47.6%	250 (42.2%)	179 (30.2%)	67 (11.3%)	57 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	79.2	194^th of 1010 public elementary schools	80.8%		84.5	135^th of 1016 public elementary schools	86.7%	59	45.9	56.3		51.0	64.8	68.1		66.4		$11,300	$696	$10,604
River Birch Elementary School	Public	K-4	5456 E CR 75 North	Avon	46123	Hendricks County	Avon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 544-6800	753	45	16.9	42.1%	469 (62.3%)	129 (17.1%)	67 (8.9%)	31 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (7.2%)	86.1	113^th of 1010 public elementary schools	88.8%		88.6	78^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.3%	35	54.7	60.2		57.7	71.2	68.1		69.5		$8,525	$454	$8,071
Cardinal Elementary School	Public	K-5	3590 S Hornaday Rd	Brownsburg	46112	Hendricks County	Brownsburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 852-1036	590	39	15.2	37.5%	354 (60.0%)	124 (21.0%)	59 (10.0%)	14 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	92.5	52^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	94.9%		91	58^th of 1016 public elementary schools	94.3%	6	61.3	75.3	71.4	69.3	71.7	77.3	67.2	71.7	57.1	$9,205	$323	$8,883
Delaware Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	3680 S Hornaday Rd	Brownsburg	46112	Hendricks County	Brownsburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 852-1062	499	34	14.4	33.3%	325 (65.1%)	81 (16.2%)	51 (10.2%)	22 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	89.8	74^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.7%		93.1	45^th of 1016 public elementary schools	95.6%	29	81.1	75.0	60.4	71.0	83.8	75.0	57.4	70.7	47.5	$9,258	$289	$8,970
White Lick Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 S Odell St	Brownsburg	46112	Hendricks County	Brownsburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 852-3126	495	34	14.3	30.7%	298 (60.2%)	114 (23.0%)	28 (5.7%)	18 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.9%)	93.4	44^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.6%		95.2	26^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.4%	18	79.5	67.0	62.1	68.9	82.1	72.5	76.8	76.9	56.8	$9,133	$522	$8,612

Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sycamore Elementary School?

Students at Sycamore Elementary School are 45% White, 30% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

Is Sycamore Elementary School a good school?

Sycamore Elementary School ranks 255^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 531 students attended Sycamore Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sycamore Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sycamore Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Avon Intermediate School East
Middle : Avon Middle School North
High : Avon High School

What district is Sycamore Elementary School in?

Avon Community School Corp

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