Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Firs Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Silver Firs Elementary serves the southern part of Everett, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically experience a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Firs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Silver Firs Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Silver Firs Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Firs Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Firs Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Firs Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Silver Firs Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Firs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Silver Firs Elementary School?
538 students attend Silver Firs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Silver Firs Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Firs Elementary School?
Silver Firs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Firs Elementary School offer ?
Silver Firs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Firs Elementary School part of?
Silver Firs Elementary School is part of Everett School District.
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