Sylvester Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 610
Sylvester, WV 25193
Sylvester Elementary School serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
89 students

Showing 1995–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
7 teachers

Showing 1994–2003. View full 17-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Hispanic
1%
3%
White
99%
87%

Showing 1995–2025. View full 36-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
1%
0.02

Showing 1995–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%

Showing 1995–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sylvester Elementary School?
89 students attend Sylvester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sylvester Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sylvester Elementary School offer ?
Sylvester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Sylvester Elementary School part of?
Sylvester Elementary School is part of Boone County Schools.

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