Sylvania School

(256)638-2030

www.dekalbk12.org/sylvania

945 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Sylvania School, located in Sylvania, Alabama, is a comprehensive K-12 institution that operates as part of the DeKalb County School District. Serving the local community in North Alabama, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development from the early elementary years through high school graduation. It functions as a central hub for the town, providing a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce while emphasizing the values and spirit of the surrounding area.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and commitment to extracurricular success, particularly in its athletics and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on a "small-town" environment, Sylvania School strives to offer personalized attention to its students while providing the essential resources and technology necessary for a modern education. Families interested in specific school policies, athletic schedules, or district announcements can find detailed information through the official DeKalb County Schools portal.

945

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvania School
Demographic	Student Count
White	616
Hispanic	151
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	152

White
616 (65.2 %)
American Indian
152 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
151 (16.0 %)
Black
11 (1.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(256)638-2030
Website:	http://www.dekalbk12.org/sylvania
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	945
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 78

Grade 9 80