Sycamore Elementary School

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School, located at 1600 E. Sycamore in Kokomo, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kokomo School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

Beyond its academic mission, Sycamore Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and student engagement. The school actively works to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the diverse backgrounds of its student body. Through various extracurricular opportunities, parental involvement initiatives, and a focus on character education, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are encouraged to contribute positively to the broader Kokomo community.

305

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	23
Black	89
Asian	4
Two or More	75
American Indian	2

White
112 (36.7%)
Black
89 (29.2%)
Two or More
75 (24.6%)
Hispanic
23 (7.5%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Kokomo School Corporation
Phone:	(765)454-7090
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 30

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 39