Sylvan Union Elementary

Modesto, California — 13 schools

7,972
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$14,400
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sylvan Union Elementary operates 13 public schools serving 7,972 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,974 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Stanislaus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,400 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 21.7% local, 63.6% state, and 14.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $88,133 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #926 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 599.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% White, 10.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Sylvan Union Elementary school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Sylvan Union Elementary school enrollment ranges from 326 students (lowest) to 1,016 students (highest), a spread of 690 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Sylvan Union Elementary student-counselor ratio is 599:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sylvan Union Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 35.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.7%
Federal
63.6%
State
21.7%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
926 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Stanislaus County county, where this district is located.

$1,255
Studio/mo
$1,356
1 BR/mo
$1,758
2 BR/mo
$2,442
3 BR/mo
$2,823
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,133
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Sylvan Union Elementary.

White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 10.8%
Multiracial 8.9%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

599.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Sylvan Union Elementary

School Enrollment
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016
Somerset Middle
947
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906
Crossroads Elementary
752
Freedom Elementary
713
Orchard Elementary
579
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary
558
Sherwood Elementary
489
Stockard Coffee Elementary
461
Standiford Elementary
433
Woodrow Elementary
416
Coleman F. Brown Elementary
378
Sylvan Elementary
326

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sylvan Union Elementary?

Sylvan Union Elementary has 13 schools, including 3 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 7,972 students.

How much does Sylvan Union Elementary spend per student?

Sylvan Union Elementary spends $14,400 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #926 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Sylvan Union Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Sylvan Union Elementary is $88,133 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Sylvan Union Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stanislaus County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Sylvan Union Elementary?

Sylvan Union Elementary students are 52.0% Hispanic or Latino, 23.7% White, 10.8% Asian, 3.1% African American, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sylvan Union Elementary?

Sylvan Union Elementary has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #926 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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