Silver City Elem

www.kckps.org

1,495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Silver City Elementary is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, and operates as part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated at 2515 Lawrence Ave, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As a district-run institution, it adheres to the broader mission of KCKPS, which focuses on student achievement, equity, and preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school functions as a core component of its neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the KCKPS district, Silver City Elementary strives to foster both social-emotional growth and academic proficiency in core subjects like literacy and mathematics. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or district policies, the official KCKPS website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

1,495

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

44.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver City Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	768
Black	408
Asian	136
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
768 (51.4%)
Black
408 (27.3%)
Asian
136 (9.1%)
White
131 (8.8%)
Two or More
50 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-4550
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	44.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* 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 1,248

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 39