- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silverton, CO
Silverton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silverton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080657001136
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverton Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Silverton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080657001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 080657001136 · Silverton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton High School (22 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Silverton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Silverton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Silverton Elementary School
29 students
- Silverton High
Silverton High School
22 students
- Silverton Midd
Silverton Middle School
21 students
What this shows Silverton Elementary School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverton Elementary School compares
Silverton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Colorado - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$29,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Silverton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan, which includes Silverton Elementary School.
$29,080
Per student
+62%
vs Colorado
Avg $17,910
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 35.9%
Federal 26.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Silverton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silverton Elementary School
How many students attend Silverton Elementary School?
Silverton Elementary School has 29 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silverton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverton Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 42% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverton Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Silverton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silverton Elementary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Silverton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverton Elementary School?
Silverton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Silverton Elementary School rank among public schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Silverton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan?
Besides Silverton Elementary School, Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan also operates Silverton High School (22 students) and Silverton Middle School (21 students). See the Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan district page for the complete list.
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