- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sylvania, OH
Sylvan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sylvan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448701748
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvan Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Sylvania · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvan Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, OH.
School address
District: Sylvania Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448701748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sylvan Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 390448701748 · Sylvania, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 17.3:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students)
Sylvan Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sylvan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvania North
Sylvania Northview High School
1,283 students
- Sylvania South
Sylvania Southview High School
1,139 students
- Central Trail
Central Trail Elementary School
667 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
610 students
- Sylvania Timbe
Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School
607 students
- This school 415
Sylvan Elementary School
415 students
What this shows Sylvan Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvan Elementary School compares
Sylvan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Ohio - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Sylvan Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sylvania Schools reports $13,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylvan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Northview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Southview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Trail Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Sylvania
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sylvan Elementary School
How many students attend Sylvan Elementary School?
Sylvan Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sylvania, OH. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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 School?
15.8% of students at Sylvan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sylvan Elementary School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Sylvania, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvan Elementary School?
Sylvan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sylvan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvan Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvania Schools?
Besides Sylvan Elementary School, Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students), Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students), and Central Trail Elementary School (667 students). See the Sylvania Schools district page for the complete list.