Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sycamore Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sycamore Trails Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sycamore Trails Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sycamore Trails Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sycamore Trails Elementary School's ranking?
Sycamore Trails Elementary School is ranked #1132 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sycamore Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Sycamore Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bartlett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sycamore Trails Elementary School?
439 students attend Sycamore Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sycamore Trails Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sycamore Trails Elementary School?
Sycamore Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sycamore Trails Elementary School offer ?
Sycamore Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sycamore Trails Elementary School part of?
Sycamore Trails Elementary School is part of SD U-46 School District.
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