Sycamore Elementary School

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Sycamore Elementary School ranks 722 nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Sycamore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kokomo, Indiana, serving 401 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out from nearby schools in the Kokomo School Corporation district due to its diverse student population, high chronic absenteeism rates, and consistently lower academic performance.

Sycamore Elementary has a higher percentage of African American (27.68%) and students of two or more races (20.45%) compared to nearby schools. The school also faces significant challenges, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 26.4% to 42% over the past three years, much higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Sycamore Elementary lags behind, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math at 29.27% and 31.71%, respectively, compared to the Kokomo School Corporation's 26.25% and 25.02%.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Sycamore Elementary, ranging from $9,019 to $11,876 over the past four years, the school's academic outcomes are still significantly lower than nearby schools like Wallace Elementary and Boulevard Elementary. The school's diverse student population and high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (58.57% to 76.17%) suggest that addressing the unique needs of the community and effectively allocating resources will be crucial to improving student success at Sycamore Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901

(765) 454-7090

District: Kokomo School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
722^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,876

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 401

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.6%

African American:

27.7%

Two or more races:

20.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sycamore Elementary School ranks worse than 71.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Kokomo School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.05. (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 Student population at Sycamore Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.6%), African American (27.7%), two or more races (20.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Kokomo School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Sycamore Elementary School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Elementary School is $10,876. 3 elementary schools in the Kokomo School Corporation District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Kokomo School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Kokomo School Corporation 264^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	67.57	285^th	959	70.3%
2006	67.27	298^th	961	69.0%
2007	77.43	164^th	985	83.4%
2008	75.38	186^th	996	81.3%
2009	78.32	168^th	1003	83.3%
2010	71.11	282^nd	1009	72.1%
2011	45.81	686^th	1025	33.1%
2012	49.10	622^nd	1015	38.7%
2013	36.95	781^st	1035	24.5%
2014	35.62	792^nd	1036	23.6%
2015	44.00	670^th	1040	35.6%
2016	48.19	639^th	1046	38.9%
2017	39.88	704^th	1033	31.8%
2018	26.60	818^th	1027	20.4%
2019	39.73	678^th	1031	34.2%
2021	38.88	656^th	1016	35.4%
2022	31.37	733^rd	1020	28.1%
2023	28.71	742^nd	1016	27.0%
2024	31.05	722^nd	1010	28.5%

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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
1988	445	195	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1989	450	170	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1990	417	177	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	601
1991	412	149	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
1992	435	158	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1993	439	167	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
1994	450	172	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	643
1995	411	158	4	26	5	n/a	n/a	0	604
1996	411	158	4	26	5	n/a	n/a	0	604
1997	388	167	3	29	4	n/a	n/a	25	616
1998	384	165	4	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	581
1999	313	110	12	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	460
2000	302	144	13	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	488
2001	390	198	11	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	626
2002	170	121	18	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2003	170	121	18	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2004	168	118	23	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
2005	211	91	24	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	357
2006	205	111	24	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2007	221	102	26	24	0	n/a	n/a	56	429
2008	213	119	29	29	0	n/a	n/a	46	436
2009	239	107	29	44	0	n/a	n/a	37	456
2010	312	125	23	45	1	n/a	n/a	54	560
2011	409	153	20	54	3	0	90	0	729
2012	442	148	19	57	4	0	83	0	753
2013	385	159	18	51	2	1	85	0	701
2014	314	134	17	45	1	0	87	0	598
2015	288	136	14	48	2	1	85	0	574
2016	278	134	14	36	1	0	95	0	558
2017	276	122	11	36	0	0	100	0	545
2018	250	141	15	25	0	0	87	0	518
2019	256	164	21	40	1	0	94	0	576
2020	246	139	18	32	1	1	101	0	538
2021	164	117	7	17	1	0	80	0	386
2022	177	113	13	23	1	0	93	0	420
2023	179	111	11	17	1	0	82	0	401

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
1988	654	35.1	18.6	48.3
1989	630	35.6	17.6	38.6
1990	601	40.6	14.8	36.9
1991	576	40.5	14.2	44.4
1992	608	42.6	14.2	48.2
1993	627	41.4	15.1	48.2
1994	643	39.4	16.3	41.5
1995	604	40.3	15.0	54.5
1996	604	40.3	15.0	54.5
1997	616	37.9	16.3	55.8
1998	581	41.1	14.1	67.8
1999	460	36.7	12.5	82
2000	488	41.0	11.9	81.8
2001	626	47.7	13.1	73
2002	318	41.5	7.7	62.3
2003	318	41.5	7.7	62.3
2004	326	39.5	8.3	99.1
2005	357	40.3	8.9	57.7
2006	369	38.5	9.6	55
2007	429	n/a	n/a	66.8
2008	436	38.5	11.3	68.7
2009	456	38.2	11.9	67.1
2010	560	34.1	16.3	75.9
2011	729	43.2	16.8	73.7
2012	753	47.0	16.0	71.3
2013	701	40.0	17.5	72.6
2014	598	38.0	15.7	70.9
2015	574	36.0	15.9	74.2
2016	558	36.0	15.5	77.2
2017	545	32.1	16.9	77.2
2018	518	32.0	16.1	77.2
2019	576	33.0	17.4	71.4
2020	538	32.0	16.8	70.3
2021	386	27.0	14.2	76.2
2022	420	25.1	16.6	58.6
2023	401	27.5	14.5	74.6

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
1988	654	35.1	18.6	48.3
1989	630	35.6	17.6	38.6
1990	601	40.6	14.8	36.9
1991	576	40.5	14.2	44.4
1992	608	42.6	14.2	48.2
1993	627	41.4	15.1	48.2
1994	643	39.4	16.3	41.5
1995	604	40.3	15.0	54.5
1996	604	40.3	15.0	54.5
1997	616	37.9	16.3	55.8
1998	581	41.1	14.1	67.8
1999	460	36.7	12.5	82
2000	488	41.0	11.9	81.8
2001	626	47.7	13.1	73
2002	318	41.5	7.7	62.3
2003	318	41.5	7.7	62.3
2004	326	39.5	8.3	99.1
2005	357	40.3	8.9	57.7
2006	369	38.5	9.6	55
2007	429	n/a	n/a	66.8
2008	436	38.5	11.3	68.7
2009	456	38.2	11.9	67.1
2010	560	34.1	16.3	75.9
2011	729	43.2	16.8	73.7
2012	753	47.0	16.0	71.3
2013	701	40.0	17.5	72.6
2014	598	38.0	15.7	70.9
2015	574	36.0	15.9	74.2
2016	558	36.0	15.5	77.2
2017	545	32.1	16.9	77.2
2018	518	32.0	16.1	77.2
2019	576	33.0	17.4	71.4
2020	538	32.0	16.8	70.3
2021	386	27.0	14.2	76.2
2022	420	25.1	16.6	58.6
2023	401	27.5	14.5	74.6

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	$1,220 (13.5%)	$7,799 (86.5%)	$9,019
2020	$1,175 (12.7%)	$8,056 (87.3%)	$9,231
2021	$2,095 (17.6%)	$9,781 (82.4%)	$11,876
2022	$2,781 (25.6%)	$8,095 (74.4%)	$10,876

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 678^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 742^nd of 1016 Elementary schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)	42.3	25.4	16.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kokomo School Corporation)	33.9	23.9	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)	52.6	34.3	18.3%
3rd Grade Math (Kokomo School Corporation)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)	35.6	35.2	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kokomo School Corporation)	33	31.6	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)	49.3	40.9	8.5%
4th Grade Math (Kokomo School Corporation)	44.9	41.1	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Sycamore Elementary School)	35.6	26.8	8.8%
4th Grade Science (Kokomo School Corporation)	29.6	26.9	2.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sycamore Elementary School)	39.8	21.3	18.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kokomo School Corporation)	35.6	24.1	11.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Sycamore Elementary School)	42.2	18	24.2%
5th Grade Math (Kokomo School Corporation)	37.1	26.6	10.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sycamore Elementary School)	37.3	16.4	20.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Kokomo School Corporation)	30.3	22.8	7.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	576	401	30.4%
African American	164	111	32.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	21	11	47.6%
Hispanic	40	17	57.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	256	179	30.1%
Two or More Races	94	82	12.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.4%	74.6%	3.2%

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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th 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	PK, KG-5	1600 E Sycamore	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7090	401	28	14.5	74.6%	179 (44.6%)	111 (27.7%)	17 (4.2%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (20.4%)	31.1	722^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	28.5%		28.7	742^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	27.0%	20	29.1	29.4	29.3		29.3	38.9	28.9	27.6		31.7	26.3	$10,876	$2,781	$8,095
Elwood Haynes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	910 S Cooper	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7050	611	37	16.7	87.7%	259 (42.4%)	168 (27.5%)	46 (7.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (21.4%)	7.3	965^th of 1010 public elementary schools	4.5%		9.5	923^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	9.2%	42	5.8	13.0	9.6		9.3	21.2	13.3	11.5		15.4	5.9	$12,448	$5,546	$6,902
Pettit Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 W Havens	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7075	241	20	11.8	85.5%	149 (61.8%)	44 (18.3%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.3%)	9.3	940^th of 1010 public elementary schools	6.9%		12.4	888^th of 1016 public elementary schools	12.6%	52	8.3	15.5	12.3		11.8	18.1	22.4	13.7		17.7	8.2	$12,652	$4,387	$8,265
Bon Air Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2800 Apperson Way N	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7030	232	17	13.3	82.8%	133 (57.3%)	43 (18.5%)	19 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (15.9%)								(n/a)												$13,130	$4,166	$8,964
Lafayette Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 N Korby St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7060	434	27	16.0	73.7%	265 (61.1%)	67 (15.4%)	25 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (17.1%)	31.3	718^th of 1010 public elementary schools	28.9%		38.1	654^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.6%	64	20.3	30.4	31.8		27.2	39.1	39.3	31.8		36.7	19.7	$10,353	$2,336	$8,017
Maple Crest STEM Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 W Lincoln Rd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(765) 455-8080	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	71.4	279^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.4%					(n/a)	35.3	55.6			45.7	64.7	61.1			62.9
Wallace Elementary School	Public	K-5	2326 W Jefferson St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8000	398	21	19.4	46.7%	243 (61.1%)	45 (11.3%)	27 (6.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (20.1%)	69.2	304^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.9%		67.5	335^th of 1016 public elementary schools	67.0%	31	39.1	37.1	71.4		48.4	51.6	46.8	64.3		53.9	64.3	$9,799	$1,739	$8,060
Boulevard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 W Blvd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8070	378	23	16.8	57.4%	230 (60.8%)	39 (10.3%)	41 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	66 (17.5%)	42.4	598^th of 1010 public elementary schools	40.8%		39.9	634^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.6%	36	30.0	44.4	26.8		33.1	46.0	48.9	28.6		40.4	30.4	$10,315	$2,504	$7,811
Howard Elementary School	Public	K-6	3526 N 300 E	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Northwestern School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-2326	311	24	12.8	55.6%	273 (87.8%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.7%)	55.5	467^th of 1010 public elementary schools	53.8%		37.3	662^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	34.8%	195	46.5	35.7	40.0	35.6	39.4	60.5	45.2	37.5	31.1	43.5	40.0	$9,841	$796	$9,045
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5500 Wea Dr	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 453-3800	513	26	19.7	77.8%	322 (62.8%)	78 (15.2%)	41 (8.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.3%)	22.4	787^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.1%		19.2	825^th of 1016 public elementary schools	18.8%	38	21.1	20.3			20.7	30.6	36.7			33.8		$8,544	$1,027	$7,516

Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sycamore Elementary School?

Students at Sycamore Elementary School are 45% White, 28% African American, 20% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What district is Sycamore Elementary School in?

Kokomo School Corporation

Is Sycamore Elementary School a good school?

Sycamore Elementary School ranks 722^nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Sycamore Elementary School.

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