Enrollment
530
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Concord, CA
Silverwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Silverwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062637003973
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverwood Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 16
- elementary schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverwood Elementary ranks #7 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637003973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silverwood Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silverwood Elementary
Silverwood Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Concord, California, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 88% of California schools and 19% above the 21.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 10,000 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,363 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1325 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Concord's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow Homes Elementary (732 students): Silverwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.8:1 vs 28.8:1).
Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students) and Northgate High (1,546 students) alongside Silverwood Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Silverwood Elementary compares
Silverwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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.
Overview
Enrollment 530 Top 41% in California - larger than 59% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 25.8:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.9% -46% vs state
NCES ID 062637003973
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 24.7%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 14.5%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Silverwood Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 1325:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt. Diablo Unified, which includes Silverwood Elementary.
$13,649
Per student
-17%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 43.9%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Silverwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Concord
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meadow Homes Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Rocketship Futuro Academy
Standard public school
669 students 33.6:1 students per teacher
Monte Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Highlands Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Holbrook Language Academy
Standard public school
501 students 25:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Silverwood Elementary
How many students attend Silverwood Elementary?
Silverwood Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Concord, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverwood Elementary is 25.8:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.6:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverwood Elementary?
29.9% of students at Silverwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Silverwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Concord, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverwood Elementary?
Silverwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silverwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverwood Elementary ranks #7 of 16 elementary schools in Concord, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Concord on the city page.
Is Silverwood Elementary a good school?
Silverwood Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Silverwood Elementary, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Northgate High (1,546 students), and Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.