Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silverthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silverthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Silverthorne Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
We are...BEAR STRONG!
School Rankings
Silverthorne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silverthorne Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
41%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverthorne Elementary School's ranking?
Silverthorne Elementary School is ranked #1494 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Silverthorne Elementary School often compared to?
Silverthorne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frisco Elementary School, Dillon Valley Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Silverthorne Elementary School?
339 students attend Silverthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Silverthorne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silverthorne Elementary School?
Silverthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Silverthorne Elementary School offer ?
Silverthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silverthorne Elementary School part of?
Silverthorne Elementary School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
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