SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.

15208 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055

www.isdschools.org

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sycamore Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, and is part of the Independence School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger district infrastructure, it benefits from shared resources, district-wide academic standards, and a commitment to preparing students for their future educational transitions within the Independence school system.

The school is situated at 15208 E 39th St S and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the area. By emphasizing core curriculum and student development, Sycamore Hills aims to cultivate both academic and social growth in its students. For parents and community members looking for specific details regarding school programs, events, or district policies, the Independence School District website (isdschools.org) serves as the primary resource for staying connected with the school’s ongoing activities and administrative updates.

543

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	138
Black	36
Asian	4
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
306 (56.4 %)
Hispanic
138 (25.4 %)
Two or More
50 (9.2 %)
Black
36 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5465
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 25

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 91