Sycamore School

ses.tcboe.org

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sycamore School is a public elementary school located in Sycamore, Alabama, serving as part of the Talladega County School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the local area. Its mission is centered on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for their future educational pursuits.

The school utilizes its official website, ses.tcboe.org, as a primary hub for communication between the faculty, administration, and families. Through this platform, the school provides important resources such as academic calendars, lunch menus, and information regarding district policies. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding community, Sycamore School strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed within the classroom and beyond.

253

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	8
Black	92
Two or More	13

White
140 (55.3 %)
Black
92 (36.4 %)
Two or More
13 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Talladega County
Phone:	(256)315-5450
Website:	http://ses.tcboe.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 34