Silver Springs Early Learning Center serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Springs Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Silver Springs Early Learning Center's student population of 380 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silver Springs Early Learning Center is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
13%
4%
White
76%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center?
380 students attend Silver Springs Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Silver Springs Early Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Silver Springs Early Learning Center offer ?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Springs Early Learning Center part of?
Silver Springs Early Learning Center is part of Mercer County Schools School District.
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