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Silverthorne Elementary School

Summary:

Silverthorne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Silverthorne, Colorado, with 342 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several key challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, consistently poor academic performance, and significant underperformance compared to nearby schools in the Summit School District No. Re 1.

Silverthorne Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (56.43%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 6.5% to 39.66% Hispanic students. This demographic difference may impact the school's academic performance and needs. The school consistently underperforms the district and the state of Colorado in standardized test scores, with only 23.6% of Silverthorne students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 39.7% for the district and 44.1% for the state. Additionally, Silverthorne Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.26% to 59.93% over the past three years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 7% to 37.55%.

The surrounding schools, such as Breckenridge Elementary School and Upper Blue Elementary School, significantly outperform Silverthorne Elementary in academic metrics, despite being part of the same school district. Understanding the factors that contribute to their success could provide valuable insights for improving Silverthorne Elementary's educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 101 Hamilton Creek Road
       Silverthorne, CO  80498

(970) 368-1600

District: Summit School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
753rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,115 Help


Students who attend Silverthorne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Summit Middle School
High:    Summit High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.7%
White:
41.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Silverthorne Elementary School ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Summit School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.7%), White (41%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silverthorne Elementary School is 12.8. 3 elementary schools in the Summit School District No. Re 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silverthorne Elementary School is $16,115, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Summit School District No. Re 1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silverthorne Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Silverthorne Elementary School 753rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Silverthorne Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Summit School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit School District No. Re 1 48th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Silverthorne Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Silverthorne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.80 408th 808 49.5%
2005 38.77 557th 823 32.3%
2006 36.74 561st 829 32.3%
2007 41.85 544th 852 36.2%
2008 38.70 574th 849 32.4%
2009 32.80 640th 872 26.6%
2010 30.31 683rd 925 26.2%
2011 34.25 663rd 935 29.1%
2012 37.35 625th 935 33.2%
2013 31.27 691st 954 27.6%
2014 24.94 742nd 962 22.9%
2015 29.93 626th 938 33.3%
2016 19.88 731st 914 20.0%
2017 14.72 804th 929 13.5%
2018 24.46 670th 917 26.9%
2019 9.90 917th 965 5.0%
2022 16.37 773rd 921 16.1%
2023 16.74 776th 933 16.8%
2024 18.83 753rd 943 20.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Silverthorne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.45 581st 642 9.5%
2024 8.51 646th 684 5.6%
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Rank History for White students at Silverthorne Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.11 422nd 525 19.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Silverthorne Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Silverthorne Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 0 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 221 0 2 18 3 n/a n/a 0 244
1990 223 0 6 13 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1991 229 0 5 10 5 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 225 0 3 8 5 n/a n/a 0 241
1993 230 0 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 242
1994 229 1 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 257 2 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1996 257 2 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1997 234 3 0 27 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1998 214 3 1 37 4 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 187 1 2 47 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2000 184 1 4 72 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 177 2 5 86 2 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 114 2 4 92 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2003 114 2 4 92 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2004 121 2 7 88 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 156 1 9 115 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2006 145 1 13 131 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2007 155 3 8 141 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 161 6 7 147 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 148 5 6 170 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 151 8 5 175 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2011 141 6 3 180 1 1 7 0 339
2012 135 6 2 181 3 1 7 0 335
2013 95 7 4 194 0 0 7 0 307
2014 88 6 2 198 0 0 6 0 300
2015 80 6 5 221 1 0 6 0 319
2016 87 7 4 251 1 0 13 0 363
2017 85 9 3 233 1 0 9 0 340
2018 71 11 3 223 1 0 6 0 315
2019 86 4 2 206 1 0 7 0 306
2020 93 3 2 204 0 1 9 0 312
2021 103 3 1 193 0 1 6 0 307
2022 109 6 0 214 0 0 7 0 336
2023 131 5 1 193 0 0 12 0 342
2024 143 3 2 191 0 0 10 0 349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Silverthorne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 14.4 17.3 n/a
1989 244 14.2 17.1 10.2
1990 244 13.1 18.6 11.5
1991 249 13.2 18.8 6
1992 241 12.8 18.8 6.2
1993 242 12.5 19.4 1.7
1994 247 12.2 20.2 10.1
1995 270 13.1 20.6 7
1996 270 13.1 20.6 7
1997 267 17.5 15.3 3.4
1998 259 16.5 15.7 8.5
1999 239 16.9 14.1 13.8
2000 262 17.3 15.1 24
2001 272 19.9 13.7 30.9
2002 212 18.6 11.4 34.9
2003 212 18.6 11.4 34.9
2004 218 18.3 11.9 33.5
2005 281 20.8 13.5 40.2
2006 290 21.9 13.2 44.8
2007 307 23.2 13.2 45.9
2008 322 24.8 13.0 48.1
2009 330 24.7 13.4 54.5
2010 340 27.4 12.3 58.5
2011 339 22.4 15.1 62.5
2012 335 25.9 12.8 63.3
2013 307 27.6 11.0 66.8
2014 300 23.1 12.9 64.3
2015 319 25.0 12.7 65.8
2016 363 25.0 14.5 69.7
2017 340 29.6 11.4 66.5
2018 315 26.0 12.0 66.7
2019 306 25.3 12.0 67
2020 312 24.8 12.5 64.1
2021 307 23.5 13.0 59.9
2022 336 28.6 11.7 42.3
2023 342 29.4 11.6 53.5
2024 349 27.2 12.8 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Silverthorne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 14.4 17.3 n/a
1989 244 14.2 17.1 10.2
1990 244 13.1 18.6 11.5
1991 249 13.2 18.8 6
1992 241 12.8 18.8 6.2
1993 242 12.5 19.4 1.7
1994 247 12.2 20.2 10.1
1995 270 13.1 20.6 7
1996 270 13.1 20.6 7
1997 267 17.5 15.3 3.4
1998 259 16.5 15.7 8.5
1999 239 16.9 14.1 13.8
2000 262 17.3 15.1 24
2001 272 19.9 13.7 30.9
2002 212 18.6 11.4 34.9
2003 212 18.6 11.4 34.9
2004 218 18.3 11.9 33.5
2005 281 20.8 13.5 40.2
2006 290 21.9 13.2 44.8
2007 307 23.2 13.2 45.9
2008 322 24.8 13.0 48.1
2009 330 24.7 13.4 54.5
2010 340 27.4 12.3 58.5
2011 339 22.4 15.1 62.5
2012 335 25.9 12.8 63.3
2013 307 27.6 11.0 66.8
2014 300 23.1 12.9 64.3
2015 319 25.0 12.7 65.8
2016 363 25.0 14.5 69.7
2017 340 29.6 11.4 66.5
2018 315 26.0 12.0 66.7
2019 306 25.3 12.0 67
2020 312 24.8 12.5 64.1
2021 307 23.5 13.0 59.9
2022 336 28.6 11.7 42.3
2023 342 29.4 11.6 53.5
2024 349 27.2 12.8 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Silverthorne Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,814
2020 $14,849
2021 $15,544
2022 $15,631
2023 $16,115

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silverthorne Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 917th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 776th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silverthorne Elementary School)20.511.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit School District No. Re 1)38.639.1
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Silverthorne Elementary School)228.5
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Summit School District No. Re 1)35.132.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Silverthorne Elementary School)13.926.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit School District No. Re 1)54.439.7
 14.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Silverthorne Elementary School)10.512.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Summit School District No. Re 1)29.125
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Silverthorne Elementary School)10.224.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Summit School District No. Re 1)40.532.8
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Silverthorne Elementary School)20.832.7
 11.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit School District No. Re 1)48.444.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Silverthorne Elementary School)12.216.4
 4.2%
   5th Grade Math (Summit School District No. Re 1)29.236.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Silverthorne Elementary School)18.724.5
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Summit School District No. Re 1)49.140.9
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Silverthorne Elementary School)14.817.3
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Summit School District No. Re 1)32.427.7
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.731.5
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students306342
 11.8%
African American45
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic206193
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White86131
 52.3%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67%53.5%
 13.5%

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Silverthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Silverthorne Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Summit Middle School
High : Summit High School

Students at Silverthorne Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 41% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Silverthorne Elementary School.


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