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Sylvan Elementary School

4830 Wickford Dr E, Sylvania, OH 43560 · (419) 824-8615 · Lucas County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL415 STUDENTS
Enrollment
415
Elementary
DISTRICT 440 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
116 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
68
Grade 1
70
Grade 2
86
Grade 3
56
Grade 4
68
Grade 5
67
Student demographics
White
31977%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
307%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 8%
Black
225%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 17%
Asian
102%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
348%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21953%
Female
19647%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
79.5%
OH avg 59.8% . -4.7pp since 2021
Math
76.5%
OH avg 56.1% . +6.5pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
79.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
78.3%
based on OH schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.8pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
415
+72 (+21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 17.7:1
% White
77%
was 80%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sylvan Elementary School

Located at 4830 Wickford Dr E, in Sylvania, Ohio, Sylvan Elementary School is a middle-of-the-pack elementary-level community that hosts 415 students (grades K through 5), operated by Sylvania Schools.

Sylvan Elementary School is one of 13 schools operated by Sylvania Schools, a district that hosts 7,699 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Sylvan Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 77%; the rest breaks down as 8% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 68%.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Sylvan Elementary School has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Sylvan Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 28% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is below Lucas County's rate of about 44%.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Sylvan Elementary School performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 78.3%, the actual is 79.1%, a residual of +0.8 points.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Lucas County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $62,224 per year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. Across Lucas County's 143 public schools (combined enrollment of about 73,839 students), Sylvan Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Sylvania Mccord Junior High School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Sylvan Elementary School at 3rd of 8; the average score across the group is 74.4%.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sylvan Elementary School has rose 21%, going from 343 students in 2018 to 415 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.7:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 today.

On the community side, the feed for Sylvan Elementary School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Lucas County at a glance

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Population
428,018
Census ACS
Median income
$62,224
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
143
73,839 students

Quick facts

School name
Sylvan Elementary School
District
Sylvania Schools
Address
4830 Wickford Dr E, Sylvania, OH 43560
Phone
(419) 824-8615
County
Lucas County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
415
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
116 (28%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
390448701748
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Sylvan Elementary School
How large is Sylvan Elementary School?
Sylvan Elementary School enrolls approximately 415 students in grades KG-05.
Is Sylvan Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sylvan Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Sylvan Elementary School have?
Sylvan Elementary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Sylvan Elementary School?
At Sylvan Elementary School, the student body is approximately 77% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Sylvan Elementary School?
Sylvan Elementary School is overseen by Sylvania Schools in Lucas County.
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