SILVER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALLACE DISTRICT
1246 EAST MULLAN AVENUE
OSBURN, ID 83849
298 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Silver Hills Elementary School, located at 1246 East Mullan Avenue in Osburn, Idaho, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local Silver Valley community. As part of the Wallace School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth for elementary-aged students. Its location in the heart of Osburn positions it as a central hub for families in the area, promoting a tight-knit school culture that values community involvement and student success.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience within a rural Idaho setting. By focusing on core curriculum standards and cultivating a nurturing atmosphere, Silver Hills Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to be curious, responsible, and engaged citizens. With its accessible location and focus on neighborhood-based education, the school remains a vital resource for the families of Osburn and the surrounding Shoshone County region.
298
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    289 (97.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: WALLACE DISTRICT
Phone: (208)556-1556
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 7
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 33
Gender Ratio