Silver Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(785)582-4081
- Silver Lake Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Silver Lake Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 409 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Silver Lake Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #65 out of 1,268 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 94% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Silver Lake School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Silver Lake Elementary School is Silver Lake Junior Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Silver Lake Junior Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wanamaker Elementary School (5.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Silver Lake Silver Lake Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 309 students
0.4 miles
200 E. Lake
Silver Lake, KS 66539
(785)582-4639 0.4 7-12 309 - Topeka Wanamaker Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 531 students
5.3 miles
6630 Sw 10th
Topeka, KS 66615
(785)339-4800 5.3 PK-6 531 - Rossville Rossville Jr.-sr. High School Grades: 7-12 | 269 students
5.7 miles
800 Main
Rossville, KS 66533
(785)584-6193 5.7 7-12 269 - Rossville Rossville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 316 students
5.8 miles
312 E Pottawatomie
Rossville, KS 66533
(785)584-6188 5.8 PK-6 316 - Topeka Indian Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 534 students
6.6 miles
7445 Sw 29th
Topeka, KS 66614
(785)339-4500 6.6 PK-6 534
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