Sycamore Creek Elementary

Summary:

Sycamore Creek Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 786 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in the state.

Sycamore Creek Elementary boasts impressive academic results, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that far exceed state and district levels. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Sycamore Creek provides a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

While Sycamore Creek Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Wake County Schools district, the nearby Barton Pond Elementary is also a high-performing school, ranking 29th out of 1,505 North Carolina elementary schools. The racial and socioeconomic diversity of Sycamore Creek Elementary is also noteworthy, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10921 Leesville Rd
       Raleigh, NC  27613


(919) 841-4333

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,976 Help


Students who attend Sycamore Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Leesville Road Middle
High:    Leesville Road High
    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  786

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.2%
Hispanic:
10.4%
African American:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sycamore Creek Elementary ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 20th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (10.4%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sycamore Creek Elementary is 13.5. 66 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sycamore Creek Elementary is $8,976. 106 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sycamore Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sycamore Creek Elementary 101st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sycamore Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sycamore Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.05 111th 1354 91.8%
2010 79.22 214th 1363 84.3%
2011 82.49 157th 1381 88.6%
2012 88.57 57th 1388 95.9%
2013 95.99 30th 1403 97.9%
2014 95.55 31st 1390 97.8%
2015 94.23 30th 1440 97.9%
2016 95.36 22nd 1425 98.5%
2017 93.53 43rd 1429 97.0%
2018 95.82 16th 1434 98.9%
2019 94.05 40th 1473 97.3%
2021 95.01 56th 1489 96.2%
2022 92.27 84th 1514 94.5%
2023 93.20 73rd 1502 95.1%
2024 90.95 101st 1505 93.3%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.19 63rd 485 87.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.66 227th 801 71.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.31 82nd 1332 93.8%
2019 80.20 158th 1361 88.4%
2021 86.44 84th 1329 93.7%
2022 73.56 232nd 1366 83.0%
2023 83.95 108th 1437 92.5%
2024 73.73 256th 1450 82.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.04 17th 1405 98.8%
2019 92.51 45th 1424 96.8%
2021 93.80 60th 1440 95.8%
2022 91.60 77th 1458 94.7%
2023 92.19 68th 1459 95.3%
2024 88.25 114th 1455 92.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.25 28th 897 96.9%
2019 78.48 90th 878 89.7%
2021 54.60 213th 646 67.0%
2022 73.68 83rd 634 86.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.85 162nd 500 67.6%
2023 66.16 168th 582 71.1%
2024 61.36 282nd 669 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.71 22nd 1413 98.4%
2019 93.84 37th 1430 97.4%
2021 94.34 50th 1444 96.5%
2022 90.71 86th 1464 94.1%
2023 91.81 78th 1461 94.7%
2024 90.30 96th 1464 93.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.32 26th 106 75.5%
2022 68.39 41st 107 61.7%
2024 63.63 64th 130 50.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.55 33rd 927 96.4%
2019 91.70 39th 949 95.9%
2022 64.17 243rd 927 73.8%
2023 66.89 236th 933 74.7%
2024 48.06 453rd 924 51.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 109th 851 87.2%
2019 79.56 101st 865 88.3%
2021 77.48 113th 843 86.6%
2022 67.33 206th 893 76.9%
2023 87.58 64th 915 93.0%
2024 80.00 120th 951 87.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sycamore Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.95 26th 1178 97.8%
2019 88.63 68th 1183 94.3%
2021 88.00 88th 1172 92.5%
2022 86.52 96th 1194 92.0%
2023 89.02 67th 1183 94.3%
2024 86.07 109th 1166 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Open Quote The after care program(club croc) on site is insufficient to meet the needs of the children that attend this school. Many children are denied this service and its difficult to find after school options for working parents. This is a gap at the school that needs to be addressed but hasn't been currently. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sycamore Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 492 72 25 59 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2010 515 96 45 62 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2011 736 84 46 87 3 0 39 0 995
2012 854 65 28 58 4 0 49 0 1058
2013 875 61 36 56 1 0 49 0 1078
2014 924 67 45 48 1 0 48 0 1133
2015 941 55 43 43 1 0 49 0 1132
2016 950 47 38 46 1 0 38 0 1120
2017 988 75 51 81 0 0 37 0 1232
2018 938 81 56 77 0 0 42 0 1194
2019 883 86 59 90 0 0 40 0 1158
2020 827 75 51 93 0 0 45 0 1091
2021 749 73 51 89 0 0 39 0 1001
2022 658 73 57 109 0 0 45 0 942
2023 544 74 45 82 0 0 41 0 786

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 648 45.2 14.3 n/a
2010 718 45.3 15.8 14.2
2011 995 61.0 16.3 13.5
2012 1058 64.5 16.4 6.1
2013 1078 65.7 16.4 5.3
2014 1133 68.8 16.4 3.5
2015 1132 68.0 16.6 3.8
2016 1120 68.0 16.4 3.8
2017 1232 75.9 16.2 8
2018 1194 72.0 16.5 8
2019 1158 73.1 15.8 11
2020 1091 66.2 16.4 12.4
2021 1001 63.8 15.6 9.5
2022 942 65.0 14.4 10.7
2023 786 58.1 13.5 17.8

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 648 45.2 14.3 n/a
2010 718 45.3 15.8 14.2
2011 995 61.0 16.3 13.5
2012 1058 64.5 16.4 6.1
2013 1078 65.7 16.4 5.3
2014 1133 68.8 16.4 3.5
2015 1132 68.0 16.6 3.8
2016 1120 68.0 16.4 3.8
2017 1232 75.9 16.2 8
2018 1194 72.0 16.5 8
2019 1158 73.1 15.8 11
2020 1091 66.2 16.4 12.4
2021 1001 63.8 15.6 9.5
2022 942 65.0 14.4 10.7
2023 786 58.1 13.5 17.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sycamore Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $346 (3.9%) $8,630 (96.1%) $8,976

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sycamore Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Creek Elementary)87.979.7
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Sycamore Creek Elementary)8375.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Creek Elementary)88.584.9
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Sycamore Creek Elementary)83.584.2
 0.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sycamore Creek Elementary)88.484.8
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Sycamore Creek Elementary)81.275.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Sycamore Creek Elementary)91.887
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1158786
 32.1%
African American8674
 14%
American Indian00
Asian5945
 23.7%
Hispanic9082
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White883544
 38.4%
Two or More Races4041
 2.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11%17.8%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sycamore Creek Elementary

Yes. Sycamore Creek Elementary ranks in the top 6.7% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Sycamore Creek Elementary are 69% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 786 students attended Sycamore Creek Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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