Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School

ses.norwalkps.org/

464 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

464

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	376
Black	31
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Hispanic
376 (81.0 %)
White
38 (8.2 %)
Black
31 (6.7 %)
Two or More
16 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)899-2950
Website:	http://ses.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 80

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 72