Sycamore Elementary School

16701 S HOUGHTON RD
Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641

syc.vailschooldistrict.org/

640 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School, located at 16701 S. Houghton Road in Corona, Arizona, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Vail Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in their formative years, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. As part of a district known for its strong academic performance, Sycamore Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and high standards for student achievement.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents, students, and faculty, offering essential resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and innovative instruction, Sycamore Elementary strives to prepare its student body for success in secondary education. Through its dedicated staff and structured programs, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Corona area, ensuring that young learners have access to the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

640

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	240
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	53
American Indian	4

White
321 (50.2%)
Hispanic
240 (37.5%)
Two or More
53 (8.3%)
Black
19 (3.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Vail Unified District (4413)
Phone:	(520)879-2500
Website:	http://syc.vailschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 115

Ungraded 6