Sycamore Elementary School

www.hpsvikings.org

224 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School is a public institution located in Dorr, Michigan, serving as part of the Hopkins Public Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper levels of the Hopkins Public Schools system.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the broader "Vikings" district identity, which prioritizes a collaborative culture and a commitment to student achievement. Parents and community members can engage with the school’s specific events, curriculum updates, and administrative information through the official district website at [hpsvikings.org](http://www.hpsvikings.org). Sycamore Elementary remains dedicated to fostering a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic excellence for all its students.

224

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sycamore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
211 (94.2%)
Hispanic
6 (2.7%)
Two or More
6 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hopkins Public Schools
Phone:	(616)681-9189
Website:	http://www.hpsvikings.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 48

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36