How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Berrien Springs Virtual Academy | Sylvester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BERRIEN SPRGS, MI | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 213 | 394 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.8% | 66.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Berrien Springs Virtual Academy | Sylvester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,094 | $19,094 |
| District | Berrien Springs Public Schools | Berrien Springs Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Berrien Springs Virtual Academy | Sylvester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.0% | 42.1% |
| African American | 12.2% | 31.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 14.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Berrien Springs Virtual Academy | Sylvester Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 213:1 | 197:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.2% | 18.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.