- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Sylvan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063867006502
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvan Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools.
- #37 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for California
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvan Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Elementary ranks #37 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867006502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Sylvan Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 063867006502 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 18.1:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students)
Sylvan Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sylvan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Usta
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
947 students
- Daniel J. Sava
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary
752 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
713 students
- This school 326
Sylvan Elementary
326 students
What this shows Sylvan Elementary reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvan Elementary compares
Sylvan Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 4% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 20.6%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 4.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Sylvan Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylvan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Modesto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Academy
Standard public school
972 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Standard public school
927 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
786 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Elementary
How many students attend Sylvan Elementary?
Sylvan Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sylvan Elementary?
57.7% of students at Sylvan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan Elementary?
Sylvan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sylvan Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Elementary ranks #37 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvan Union Elementary?
Besides Sylvan Elementary, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students), Somerset Middle (947 students), and Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.