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Sycamore Elementary School

1600 E Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sycamore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sycamore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Sycamore Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sycamore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1308 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
39%
20-24%
41%
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
29%
13%
White
40%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sycamore Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sycamore Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boulevard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Elementary School?
348 students attend Sycamore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sycamore Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sycamore Elementary School?
Sycamore Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sycamore Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Elementary School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.

School Reviews

5   2/26/2018
Outstanding overall! Curriculum and entire staff get an A+, highly recommend!
- Posted by Parent - Julie Dawkins
5   11/15/2010
I love the school and the teachers are great!
- Posted by Parent - byrum

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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