Silverthorne Elementary School

101 HAMILTON CREEK ROAD
SILVERTHORNE, CO 80498

sve.summitk12.org/

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Silverthorne Elementary School, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at 101 Hamilton Creek Road, serves as a cornerstone of the Silverthorne, Colorado community. As part of the Summit School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. Its location in a high-alpine region often influences its curriculum and culture, with the school taking advantage of the unique natural surroundings to enhance student engagement and emphasize outdoor education and stewardship.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for success in an increasingly diverse world. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside programs that focus on community building and character development, Silverthorne Elementary aims to nurture well-rounded individuals. The faculty and staff prioritize strong partnerships with families and the local community to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered during their formative early years of schooling.

339

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silverthorne Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	179
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	9

Hispanic
179 (52.8%)
White
141 (41.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.7%)
Black
6 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Summit School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(970)368-1600
Website:	http://sve.summitk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 32