Sycamore Elementary

383 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School is a public school located in Claremont, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Claremont Unified School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, often incorporating programs that emphasize social-emotional learning, character development, and student engagement alongside traditional core academics.

Situated in the heart of Claremont, the school benefits from the town's strong emphasis on education and community involvement. It is known for having an active parent-teacher organization and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages family participation. With its focus on creating a welcoming campus culture, Sycamore Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with enrichment opportunities that help young learners grow both intellectually and personally.

383

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	98
Black	10
Asian	51
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
186 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
98 (25.6 %)
Asian
51 (13.3 %)
Two or More
37 (9.7 %)
Black
10 (2.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Claremont Unified
Phone:	(909)398-0324
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 71