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Silverton Elementary School
Elementary School · Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan · Silverton, CO
A Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 128, Silverton, CO 81433
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silverton Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Silverton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,639
Median home value
$402,900
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silverton Elementary School is listed in Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silverton Elementary School
Silverton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Silverton, CO, part of Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,648 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silverton Elementary School
What grades does Silverton Elementary School serve?
Silverton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Silverton Elementary School?
Silverton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverton Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silverton Elementary School rank in CO?
Silverton Elementary School ranks #1,648 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Silverton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silverton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Silverton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silverton Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Silverton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Silverton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silverton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Silverton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silverton Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Silverton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (970) 387-5543
- Area population (ZIP 81433)
- 626
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81433; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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