Sycamore Elementary School

781 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School, located in the Sugar Hill area of Gwinnett County, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. Operating within the highly regarded Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating diverse instructional strategies to engage students across various grade levels.

Beyond its academic focus, Sycamore Elementary is known for being a hub for community involvement, often hosting events that encourage strong partnerships between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders. The school places a high priority on providing a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes social-emotional growth alongside traditional classroom learning. By leveraging the resources of the larger Gwinnett County district, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for future success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

781

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	333
Black	145
Asian	54
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
333 (42.6 %)
White
203 (26.0 %)
Black
145 (18.6 %)
Asian
54 (6.9 %)
Two or More
44 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(678)714-5770
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 47

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 111