- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Silverton, CO
Silverton High School
Federal NCES profile for Silverton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080657001137
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverton High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Silverton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080657001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 080657001137 · Silverton, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 5.5:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Silverton Elementary School (29 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 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 High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silverton Elem
Silverton Elementary School
29 students
- This school
Silverton High School
22 students
- Silverton Midd
Silverton Middle School
21 students
What this shows Silverton High School reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverton High School compares
Silverton High 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 67% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in Colorado - lower ratio than 99% 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 36.4%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Silverton High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan, which includes Silverton High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverton High 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 high 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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silverton High School
How many students attend Silverton High School?
Silverton High School has 22 students enrolled. It is a high school in Silverton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverton High School is 5.5:1, which is 67% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 65% 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 High School?
55.0% of students at Silverton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverton High School?
The largest demographic group at Silverton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Silverton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverton High School?
Silverton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton High School ranks #3 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 High School, Silverton School District No. 1 in the County of San Juan also operates Silverton Elementary School (29 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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