Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Silver City Elementary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver City Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1239 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
21%
Black
43%
7%
White
9%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver City Elementary School's ranking?
Silver City Elementary School is ranked #1239 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Silver City Elementary School often compared to?
Silver City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Silver City Elementary School?
307 students attend Silver City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Silver City Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver City Elementary School?
Silver City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Silver City Elementary School offer ?
Silver City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Silver City Elementary School part of?
Silver City Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Silver City Elementary School located?
Silver City Elementary School is located in the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 6 other public schools located in Argentine.
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