Sycamore Elementary

www.orangeusd.org/sycamore-elementary-school

355 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary, located in Orange, California, is part of the Orange Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, character development, and community involvement. It is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and creative learning opportunities to prepare students for future educational success.

The campus at Sycamore Elementary is designed to be a supportive and inclusive space for young learners. The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive school culture, often highlighting the partnership between dedicated staff, parents, and the local community to support student growth. Through various programs and enrichment activities, Sycamore strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of citizenship in its students, ensuring they feel welcomed and encouraged throughout their elementary school experience.

355

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	305
Black	7
Asian	13
Two or More	5

Hispanic
305 (85.9 %)
White
25 (7.0 %)
Asian
13 (3.7 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)

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:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6277
Website:	http://www.orangeusd.org/sycamore-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 62

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 41