Sycamore Ridge

5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130

www.dmusd.org/sycamore

386 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sycamore Ridge School is a highly-rated public elementary school located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD), the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional practices, and a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).

The school is well-regarded for its strong community involvement and high levels of parent engagement, which contribute to its reputation for consistent student achievement and strong test scores. Sycamore Ridge focuses on fostering a culture of collaboration, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in a modern, suburban area of San Diego makes it a focal point for local families seeking a high-quality, well-resourced public education within the DMUSD system.

386

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Ridge
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	45
Black	10
Asian	148
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

Asian
148 (38.3%)
White
142 (36.8%)
Hispanic
45 (11.7%)
Two or More
40 (10.4%)
Black
10 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Del Mar Union Elementary
Phone:	(858)755-1060
Website:	http://www.dmusd.org/sycamore
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 65