Excellent
#617 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 18% in state
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Pickerington Local · Pickerington, OH
A Pickerington Local elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 Sycamore Creek St, Pickerington, OH 43147
- Math 80% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sycamore Creek Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sycamore Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pickerington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,472
Median home value
$315,600
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Pickerington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Violet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Canal WinchesterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pickerington Local
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sycamore Creek Elementary School is listed in Pickerington Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sycamore Creek Elementary School
Sycamore Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pickerington, OH, part of Pickerington Local, serving approximately 736 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore Creek Elementary School
What grades does Sycamore Creek Elementary School serve?
Sycamore Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
Sycamore Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore Creek Elementary School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sycamore Creek Elementary School rank in OH?
Sycamore Creek Elementary School ranks #617 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Sycamore Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sycamore Creek Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sycamore Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sycamore Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sycamore Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sycamore Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sycamore Creek Elementary School?
21.7% of students at Sycamore Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fairfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (614) 833-2110
- Area population (ZIP 43147)
- 45,929
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43147; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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