Silverton Elementary School

As a minimally staffed elementary-level community in SILVERTON, Colorado, Silverton Elementary School hosts 29 students from grades pre-K through 5, overseen by Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan. Compared to the state average of about 379 students per school, that is 92% smaller than typical.

Silverton Elementary School is one of 3 schools operated by Silverton School District No. 1 in the county of San Juan, a district that works with 72 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Silverton Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 66%. Other groups include 31% Hispanic, 3% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 86% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Silverton Elementary School has 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 7.1:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 16.6:1 average. Roughly 45% of students at Silverton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of San Juan County's rate of about 61%.

Across the wider county, census data for San Juan County shows median household earnings sit near $77,824, roughly 52% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, San Juan County runs 3 public schools (combined enrollment of about 72 students), of which Silverton Elementary School is one.

Silverton Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Silverton Elementary School.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Silverton Elementary School's enrollment has fell 19% since 2018, when it stood at 36 (now 29).

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.