Sylvester Elementary School

1 SYLVESTER AVE
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

www.HomeOfTheShamrocks.org

394 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Sylvester Elementary School is a public school located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, serving as a foundational part of the Berrien Springs Public Schools district. Known locally as the "Home of the Shamrocks," the school focuses on providing a supportive and engaging educational environment for elementary-aged students. Its mission centers on fostering academic growth, social development, and a strong sense of community pride among its student body.

Situated on Sylvester Avenue, the school acts as a central hub for families in the area, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while emphasizing core subjects and personal character development. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and collaborative learning, Sylvester Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels a part of the greater "Shamrock" family, promoting an inclusive atmosphere that encourages both educational achievement and lifelong learning habits.

394

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvester Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	57
Black	122
Asian	13
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
166 (42.1%)
Black
122 (31.0%)
Hispanic
57 (14.5%)
Two or More
30 (7.6%)
Asian
13 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berrien Springs Public Schools
Phone:	(269)471-7198
Website:	http://www.HomeOfTheShamrocks.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 1

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 135