Sycamore Lane Primary

Sycamore Lane Primary serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sycamore Lane Primary's student population of 432 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sycamore Lane Primary is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (NC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
12%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
21%
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Black
58%
25%
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White
19%
43%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sycamore Lane Primary?
432 students attend Sycamore Lane Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sycamore Lane Primary students are Black, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Lane Primary?
Sycamore Lane Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sycamore Lane Primary offer ?
Sycamore Lane Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sycamore Lane Primary part of?
Sycamore Lane Primary is part of Scotland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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