Sylvan Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Modesto, California 95355 · Sylvan Union Elementary
#3670 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#40959 of 50,301 nationally
About Sylvan Elementary
Sylvan Elementary is a public elementary located in Modesto, in the Sylvan Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 326 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3670th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (32th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 326.
There are 72 schools in Modesto; Sylvan Elementary ranks 38th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)80.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sylvan Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sylvan Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Somerset Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students · 431 m away
Sherwood Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 744 m away
Coleman F. Brown Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 876 m away
Standiford Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 1.2 km away
Fred C. Beyer High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students · 1.3 km away
Stockard Coffee Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students · 1.7 km away
Orchard Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students · 2.2 km away
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Modesto · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students · 2.4 km away
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,016 students · 2.5 km away
Rose Avenue Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
561 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sylvan Elementary a good school?
Sylvan Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 26.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3670 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sylvan Elementary rank in California?
Sylvan Elementary ranks #3670 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #40959 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sylvan Elementary?
Sylvan Elementary had 326 students in 2025.
Is Sylvan Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Sylvan Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sylvan Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sylvan Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.