Sycamore Elementary

www.sycamorestars.com

298 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary, located at 452 Ellis Avenue in Cookeville, Tennessee, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Putnam County School System. Known for its welcoming environment, the school focuses on fostering early childhood development and academic excellence. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Sycamore Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline for its students, preparing them for future success through a blend of classroom instruction and personal growth initiatives.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cookeville community, operating under the motto of the "Sycamore Stars." Beyond standard academics, the institution places a high value on student character and community involvement, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where children feel encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, Sycamore Elementary maintains a focus on inclusivity and achievement, ensuring that each student is supported throughout their primary education journey.

298

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	62
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	15

White
203 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
62 (20.8 %)
Black
15 (5.0 %)
Two or More
15 (5.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Putnam County
Phone:	(931)526-9322
Website:	http://www.sycamorestars.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 33

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sycamore Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	49
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sycamore Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	49.7%
Male	150	50.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th