Serving 37 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 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Silverton Elementary School's student population of 37 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
5 students
The diversity score of Silverton Elementary School is 0.49, 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
9:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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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?
37 students attend Silverton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Silverton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% 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 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Silverton Elementary School offer ?
Silverton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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