Sylvan Elementary

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sylvan Elementary School, located at 2908 Coffee Road in Modesto, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Sylvan Union School District. The school provides a traditional public education environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academics and student development. As part of a long-standing district, the school emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere designed to prepare elementary-aged children for their transition into middle school.

The campus is situated in a well-established residential area of Modesto, making it a highly accessible neighborhood school for local families. In addition to its core curriculum, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at fostering character development and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and classroom instruction, Sylvan Elementary aims to create a supportive environment where students can build the academic and social skills necessary for future success.

350

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	192
Black	17
Asian	31
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
192 (54.9 %)
White
76 (21.7 %)
Asian
31 (8.9 %)
Two or More
31 (8.9 %)
Black
17 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sylvan Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-5600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 62