Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silverton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- 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
School Overview
Silverton Elementary School's student population of 44 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Silverton Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. 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
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
44 students attend Silverton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Silverton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silverton Elementary School?
Silverton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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