Public School Review - Home

Silver Lake Elementary School

200 Rice Rd
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
View full size Get directions
Rating
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Tel: (785) 582-4081
www.silverlakeschools.org
SAVE SCHOOL
Silver Lake Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Silver Lake Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in KS
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Silver Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

School Overview

Silver Lake Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
381 students
This chart display total students of Silver Lake Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Silver Lake Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Silver Lake Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Silver Lake Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Silver Lake Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Silver Lake Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Silver Lake Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Silver Lake Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
94%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Silver Lake Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in KS.
Diversity Score
0.12
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Silver Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
Silver Lake School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silver Lake Elementary School's ranking?

Silver Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary School?

381 students attend Silver Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Silver Lake Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Lake Elementary School?

Silver Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Silver Lake Elementary School offer ?

Silver Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Silver Lake Elementary School part of?

Silver Lake Elementary School is part of Silver Lake School District.

School Reviews

Review Silver Lake Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools
Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools
Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Learn about how the current budget constraints are prompting public schools to institute hiring freezes - and how this will impact your children.
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
5 Tips for Helping Your Autistic Child Excel in Public Schools
Learn about five ways you can work with your child's public school, teachers, and special programs to help your autistic child succeed academically.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Most Popular Articles

New Study Confirms That Private Schools Are No Better Than Public Schools
New Study Confirms That Private Schools Are No Better Than Public Sch...
 Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top Ranked Public Schools in the US
 Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools

More Articles

Evaluating Public Schools
Public School Jobs
Public School Policies
About Public Schools
Parenting and Learning Issues

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (KS):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: