Sylvan Elementary School serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
11%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
3%
14%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sylvan Elementary School?
141 students attend Sylvan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sylvan Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Sylvan Elementary School offer ?
Sylvan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvan Elementary School part of?
Sylvan Elementary School is part of Rutherford School District.
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