Sycamore Canyon Elementary

10201 Settle Rd.
Santee, CA 92071

www.santeesd.net

320 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sycamore Canyon Elementary is a public school located in Santee, California, serving students in grades TK through 8. As part of the Santee School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment while prioritizing academic excellence. The school is known for its commitment to developing well-rounded students through a curriculum that balances core subjects with character education and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare children for both high school and their future professional lives.

Beyond its academic program, Sycamore Canyon offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school maintains a close-knit feel, benefiting from the active involvement of parents and the surrounding community. By leveraging technology and modern instructional strategies, Sycamore Canyon strives to create a dynamic learning space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative setting.

320

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	90
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	38

White
182 (56.9 %)
Hispanic
90 (28.1 %)
Two or More
38 (11.9 %)
Asian
8 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Santee
Phone:	(619)956-5400
Website:	http://www.santeesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 31