Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan

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Silverton, Colorado - 3 schools

At $29,080 per pupil, Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan ranks #15 of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending (Colorado districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

87
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$29,080
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan operates 3 public schools serving 87 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Juan County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $29,080 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 18 of 180 Colorado districts by per-pupil spending. See how Colorado compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 37.5% local, 35.9% state, and 26.6% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one.

. Demographically, the student body averages 51.4% White, 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Silverton Middle School, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.

Its largest campus is Silverton Elementary School, enrolling 29 students (40% of the district's total enrollment).

Silverton Elementary School accounts for 33.3% of all Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan reports 52.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

26.6%
Federal
35.9%
State
37.5%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan.

White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
African American 1.5%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 53.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan's schools, above the Colorado average of 47.1.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Silverton Middle School 57.6
  2. 2 Silverton High School 56.6
  3. 3 Silverton Elementary School 47.4

Schools in Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan

School Enrollment
Silverton Elementary School
29
Silverton High School
22
Silverton Middle School
21

How Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Colorado districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Creede School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Woodlin School District No. R-104 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Agate School District No. 300 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Hinsdale County School District No. Re-1 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Kit Carson School District No. R-1 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Colorado

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Nationwide districts with similar enrollment or spending

Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by per-pupil expenditure, not the same-state lists above.

Compare Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan?

Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 87 students.

How much does Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan spend per student?

Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan spends $29,080 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan?

Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan students are 51.4% White, 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.