SILVERMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Silvermine Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norwalk School District school district, located in Norwalk, CT with about 477 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Silvermine Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Silvermine Elementary School, located at 157 Perry Avenue in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a key component of the Norwalk Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse community of students, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on building partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child is supported throughout their elementary education journey.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the state while integrating technology and creative problem-solving into daily instruction. Beyond core academics, Silvermine provides various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore their interests, develop their character, and engage with their peers. By maintaining a collaborative school culture, Silvermine Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle school but for success as lifelong learners in an evolving world.

For more information, contact Silvermine Elementary School at (203) 899-2950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

157 Perry Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850-1100
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SILVERMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Norwalk, CT with about 477 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
477
Teachers:
30.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance 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 477 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SILVERMINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.4%
White
13.6%
Black or African American
11.1%
Asian
2.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.