Silver Lake Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual TRAVERSE CITY, MI Grades PK–05 Suburb: Small Traverse City, MI SchoolScore™ D (59.1)
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Silver Lake Elementary School
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49685
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (59.1)
286
Students
17.9
Teachers
16:1
Student:Teacher
(231)933-3580
Phone
http://www.TCAPS.net
Website

Silver Lake Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN, operated by the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 286 students enrolled; a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
286.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 23% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.98:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
37.8%
State avg: 55.0%
▼ 31% better
School Details
School Name
Silver Lake Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
263387007469
State School ID
MI-28010-07206
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5858 CULVER RD
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49685
County
Grand Traverse County
Metro Area
Traverse City, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
2601
State Leg. Upper
26037
State Leg. Lower
26103
Latitude
44.696
Longitude
-85.6944
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
286
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.9
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 108 37.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Traverse City Area Public Schools
LEAID
2633870
State LEA ID
MI-28010
Phone
(231)933-1700
Website
http://www.TCAPS.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
TRAVERSE CITY
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$157,252K
Federal Revenue
$11,816K
State Revenue
$68,057K
Local Revenue
$77,379K
Total Expenditure
$159,301K
Instruction Exp.
$72,765K
Support Services
$50,915K
Other Current Exp.
$5,266K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Silver Lake Elementary School

1
Blair Elementary School
TRAVERSE CITY · Elementary
2.5 mi
2
West Senior High
TRAVERSE CITY · High
3.6 mi
3
West Middle School
TRAVERSE CITY · Middle
3.8 mi
4
Long Lake Elementary School
TRAVERSE CITY · Elementary
4 mi
5
Westwoods Elementary School
TRAVERSE CITY · Elementary
4.1 mi
6
TCAPS Montessori School
TRAVERSE CITY · Elementary
4.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Silver Lake Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary School?
286 students are enrolled at Silver Lake Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Silver Lake Elementary School have?
Silver Lake Elementary School has 17.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does Silver Lake Elementary School serve?
Silver Lake Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Silver Lake Elementary School a charter school?
Silver Lake Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Silver Lake Elementary School located in?
Silver Lake Elementary School is located in the Traverse City, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Silver Lake Elementary School belong to?
Silver Lake Elementary School is part of the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district.
How much does Traverse City Area Public Schools spend per student?
The Traverse City Area Public Schools district spends approximately $556,996,503 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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