Silver Creek Elementary

silvercreek.adams12.org

538 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Silver Creek Elementary, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a dedicated member of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional growth of every child. By fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Silver Creek strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded education, offering a variety of programs designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. Beyond core academics, Silver Creek promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for future success. With a mission rooted in student achievement and community involvement, Silver Creek Elementary stands as a cornerstone of the Thornton neighborhood, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

538

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	118
Black	6
Asian	40
Two or More	38

White
336 (62.5%)
Hispanic
118 (21.9%)
Asian
40 (7.4%)
Two or More
38 (7.1%)
Black
6 (1.1%)

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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-3941
Website:	http://silvercreek.adams12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Silver Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Silver Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	44.6%
Male	298	55.4%

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