At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
326
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
80%+15.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sylvan Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 326 students. It is part of the Sylvan Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSylvan Union Elementary
County6099
CityModesto
ZIP95355
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063867006502
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment326
White21.7%
Hispanic / Latino54.9%
Black / African American4.9%
Asian8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races8.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
21.7%
Hispanic
54.9%
Black
4.9%
Asian
8.9%
Two+
8.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.