Sylvan Elementary School in Sylvania, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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Sylvan Elementary School is a suburban public school in Sylvania, Ohio that is part of Sylvania City School District. It serves 415 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.8:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

415 Students

19 Teachers

4830 Wickford Dr E

Sylvania, OH 43560 View local requests

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Sylvan Elementary School Demographics

30%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sylvan Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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