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
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
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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