SILVER SPUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Silver Spur Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified school district, located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with about 540 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 21 teachers, Silver Spur Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Silver Spur Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child. With a focus on high standards, Silver Spur integrates traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices to ensure students build a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school benefits significantly from an engaged and active parent community, which plays a vital role in supporting various enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and campus initiatives. Silver Spur’s culture is defined by a sense of inclusivity and school pride, often highlighted by dedicated staff who work closely with families to promote student success. By leveraging its unique location and district resources, the school provides a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Silver Spur Elementary at (310) 378-5011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1739
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SILVER SPUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with about 540 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
540
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 540 students

White
58.3%
Asian
20.7%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
8.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.