Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 11 schools in district

Sycamore Park Elementary

451 Radio Ln, Culpeper, VA 22701Culpeper County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
695
Students
Total enrolled
$13,197
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 695 students in grades PK–05 in Culpeper, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,197 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sycamore Park Elementary is a large elementary in Culpeper, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 695 students. The district invests $13,197 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Sycamore Park Elementary

695
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution370 male · 325 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 536 students
Student Composition
25%
45%
18%
11%
Asian1%
White25%
Hispanic / Latino45%
Black18%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510105000382

Academic Outcomes at Sycamore Park Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 22701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,197Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,197
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,807
Student Support$2,507
Administration$1,584
Operations$1,980
Other$1,320
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,197 spent per student, an estimated $5,846 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
36%
State government
49.8%
Local (property tax)
36.4%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Emerald Hill ElementaryYowell ElementaryPearl Sample ElementaryA.G. Richardson Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
CULPEPER MIDDLEFloyd T. Binns Middle
↓
High School
EASTERN VIEW HIGHCULPEPER COUNTY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyCulpeper County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCulpeper County Public Schools →
Phone: (540)825-8847
NCES ID: 510105000382
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Culpeper seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Culpeper County Public Schools
High
EASTERN VIEW HIGH
1,558 students · 09–12
● 38 opp45% FRL
High
CULPEPER COUNTY HIGH
1,223 students · 09–12
● 38 opp45% FRL
Mid
CULPEPER MIDDLE
1,066 students · 06–08
● 38 opp50% FRL
Mid
Floyd T. Binns Middle
779 students · 06–08
● 38 opp53% FRL
Elem
Emerald Hill Elementary
699 students · PK–05
● 38 opp37% FRL
Elem
Yowell Elementary
666 students · PK–05
● 38 opp48% FRL
Elem
Pearl Sample Elementary
632 students · PK–05
● 38 opp71% FRL
Elem
A.G. Richardson Elementary
545 students · PK–05
● 38 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
451 Radio Ln, Culpeper, VA 22701
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.