Silverwood Elementary School

1649 Claycord Ave.
Concord, CA 94521
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Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Silverwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Silverwood Elementary serves a central area in Concord, CA, covering approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Silverwood Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1998
School Motto
Empowering today’s learners to succeed tomorrow.

School Rankings

Silverwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silverwood Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2715 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

49%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
22%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
35%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
25%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.75

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Skyhawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silverwood Elementary School's ranking?
Silverwood Elementary School is ranked #2715 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Silverwood Elementary School often compared to?
Silverwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School, Ayers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Silverwood Elementary School?
530 students attend Silverwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Silverwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silverwood Elementary School?
Silverwood Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silverwood Elementary School offer ?
Silverwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Silverwood Elementary School part of?
Silverwood Elementary School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : Silverwood Elementary serves a central area in Concord, CA, covering approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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