Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sycamore Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sycamore Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sycamore Park Elementary School's student population of 700 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Park Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1548 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
48%
19%
Black
16%
22%
White
23%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Park Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Park Elementary School is ranked #1548 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Sycamore Park Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Park Elementary School?
700 students attend Sycamore Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sycamore Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Park Elementary School?
Sycamore Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sycamore Park Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sycamore Park Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Park Elementary School is part of Culpeper County School District.
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