SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Silver Lake Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Silver Lake school district, located in Silver Lake, KS with about 419 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 27 teachers, Silver Lake Elem 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.

Silver Lake Elementary School, located at 200 Rice Rd in Silver Lake, Kansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Silver Lake School District (USD 372), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. The school typically emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering a variety of extracurricular activities intended to keep students engaged and connected to their peers and teachers.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, benefiting from the close-knit community values found within the Silver Lake area. By maintaining a focus on individualized attention and community involvement, the school strives to prepare its elementary students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Families and community members often play an active role in the school's culture, contributing to a collaborative educational setting that prioritizes student success and well-being.

For more information, contact Silver Lake Elem at (785) 582-4081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.