At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
300
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
31%-22.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Southeast Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Sycamore, Illinois. The school enrolls 300 students. It is part of the Sycamore CUSD 427 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSycamore CUSD 427
County17037
CitySycamore
ZIP60178
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173846003920
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment300
White76.7%
Hispanic / Latino14.3%
Black / African American2.7%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races5.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
76.7%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.