Silver Creek Elementary School

490 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Silver Creek Elementary School, located in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Madison County School District. As a PK-5 school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school plays a vital role in the local community, focusing on preparing young learners for success in their future middle and high school transitions by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and collaborative partnership with families. By integrating classroom learning with community resources, Silver Creek aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. With its location on Old US 25 N, the school serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing a safe, inclusive atmosphere that values student growth, active participation, and the development of essential foundational skills for lifelong learning.

490

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silver Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	10
Black	9
Two or More	19

White
452 (92.2%)
Two or More
19 (3.9%)
Hispanic
10 (2.0%)
Black
9 (1.8%)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(859)387-3200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 84

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 89