Silverton Elementary School serves 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silverton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Silverton Elementary School's student population of 47 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silverton Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Silverton Elementary School?
47 students attend Silverton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Silverton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silverton Elementary School?
Silverton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Silverton Elementary School offer ?
Silverton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Silverton Elementary School part of?
Silverton Elementary School is part of Silverton School District No. 1 In The County Of San Juan.
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