SILVER SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Silver Spring El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Cumberland Valley SD school district, located in Mechanicsburg, PA with about 545 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Silver Spring El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Spring Elementary School, located on the Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Cumberland Valley School District. As a suburban public school, it serves students in the early stages of their academic journey, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence while promoting the district’s values of community involvement and lifelong learning.
The school benefits from being part of a larger, high-performing district, allowing for access to a wide array of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities that cater to a diverse student body. By utilizing the Cumberland Valley School District’s comprehensive curriculum, Silver Spring Elementary emphasizes both traditional instruction and the integration of modern technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. With its convenient location and strong ties to the surrounding Mechanicsburg community, the school acts as a central hub for families seeking a rigorous yet nurturing educational experience for their children.
For more information, contact Silver Spring El Sch at (717) 506-3755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-1796
(717) 506-3755
http://www.cvschools.org/
SILVER SPRING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mechanicsburg, PA with about 545 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cumberland Valley SD
- Total Students:
- 545
- Teachers:
- 31.26
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 545 students
- White
- 67.7%
- Asian
- 18.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.