Serving 800 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Silver Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Lake Elementary School's student population of 800 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Lake Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
73%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Lake Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary School?
800 students attend Silver Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Silver Lake Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Lake Elementary School?
Silver Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silver Lake Elementary School offer ?
Silver Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Silver Lake Elementary School part of?
Silver Lake Elementary School is part of Alpine School District.
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