Enrollment
29
Elementary
DISTRICT 24 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SILVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 080657001136
Silverton Elementary School
1160 SNOWDEN STREET, SILVERTON, CO 81433 · (970) 387-5543 · San Juan County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL29 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
13 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 5 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 7 | 24% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 10% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Silverton School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Silverton Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 29 | #1,041 of 1,056 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
29
-18 (-38%) vs 2020
-71% since 1990-91, when it was 100
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
was 9.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 29 | 4.1 | 7.1:1 | 45% (13) |
| 2023-24 | 37 | 4.4 | 8.4:1 | 57% (21) |
| 2022-23 | 44 | 3.1 | 14.1:1 | 55% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 47 | 5 | 9.4:1 | 74% (35) |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 4.5 | 8.1:1 | 69% (25) |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 5 | 8.4:1 | 79% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 39 | 3 | 13.0:1 | 69% (27) |
| 2000-01 | 28 | 3 | 9.3:1 | 61% (17) |
| 1990-91 | 100 | 8 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Silverton Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (36 to 29); teachers down 8% (4.5 to 4.1).
About Silverton Elementary School
Silverton Elementary School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in SILVERTON, Colorado. Its grade span covers pre-K through 5, with 29 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 379 students for elementary schools in Colorado.
Silverton Elementary School is among 3 schools run by Silverton School District, which serves 72 students.
The largest group at Silverton Elementary School is White students, at 66%. Other groups include 31% Hispanic and 3% Native American. By comparison, San Juan County residents are about 86% White.
Silverton Elementary School reported 4.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 7.1:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Colorado is 16.6:1. There are 13 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 45% of enrollment. Compared with the 61% average for public schools in San Juan County, the school's rate is lower.
The school is in San Juan County, where median household income comes to about $77,824, about 52% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 23% of residents are in poverty. Silverton Elementary School shares San Juan County with 2 other public schools.
Silverton Elementary School is less than a tenth of a mile from Silverton High School, its nearest public school. Silverton Elementary School has 2 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
A 38% decline took enrollment from 47 in 2020-21 to 29 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (7.1:1) than in 2020-21 (9.4:1).
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San Juan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
724
Census ACS
Median income
$77,824
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
72 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Silverton School District
- Silverton High SchoolHigh · 22 students
- Silverton Middle SchoolMiddle · 21 students
Other schools in SILVERTON
- Silverton High SchoolHigh · 22 students
- Silverton Middle SchoolMiddle · 21 students
Other Silverton Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Silverton Elementary. Silverton Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Silverton ElementaryCincinnati, OH · 303 students
Nearby schools
- Silverton High School0.0 mi · 22
- Silverton Middle School0.0 mi · 21
- Telluride Elementary School12.0 mi · 140
- Telluride Intermediate School12.2 mi · 237
- Telluride Middle School12.2 mi · 124
- Telluride High School12.2 mi · 298
Frequently asked questions
About Silverton Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Silverton Elementary School?
Silverton Elementary School enrolls approximately 29 students in grades PK-05.
Is Silverton Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Silverton Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverton Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Silverton Elementary School is approximately 7.1:1 (4 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Silverton Elementary School?
Silverton Elementary School reports a student body of 66% White, 31% Hispanic.
Is Silverton Elementary School public or private?
Silverton Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Silverton School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.