North Grove Elementary School

377 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Grove Elementary School, located at 850 Republic Ave in Sycamore, Illinois, serves as a key educational facility within the Sycamore Community School District 427. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, North Grove integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern resources to prepare students for their future educational transitions.

The school is well-regarded for its supportive atmosphere, characterized by a collaborative relationship between dedicated faculty, involved parents, and the surrounding Sycamore community. Beyond the standard academic program, North Grove focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages inclusivity and character building. By providing a stable and nurturing environment, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

377

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Grove Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	17
Black	9
Asian	12
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
318 (84.4%)
Two or More
20 (5.3%)
Hispanic
17 (4.5%)
Asian
12 (3.2%)
Black
9 (2.4%)
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:	No
District:	Sycamore CUSD 427
Phone:	(815)899-8124
Website:	http://syc427.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 36

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Grove Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Grove Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	50.1%
Male	188	49.9%

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